Weekend Dietitian (Per Diem) — Acute Care

ScionHealth; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Northland in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutritional care for patients in a long-term acute care setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition interventions, work with physicians and the care team, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves menu oversight, patient education, monitoring of therapy tolerance, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in dietetics, nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian with CDR certification upon hire.
• State licensure or certification where required.
• ServSafe/Safe Serve certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop nutrition care plans and monitor outcomes for patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support nutrition-focused care.
• Oversee patient menus and diet orders, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families and document care plans.
• Lead and participate in quality assurance and survey processes as required.

Skills

Clinical nutrition guidelines

Attention to detail

Quantity food production

Food safety / handling

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian - CDR certification upon hire

State licensure or certification where required

ServSafe / SAFE Serve certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kindred Hospital Northland in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutritional care for patients in a long-term acute care setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition interventions, work with physicians and the care team, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves menu oversight, patient education, monitoring of therapy tolerance, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and policy development.