Registered Dietitian

Develop and monitor comprehensive nutritional care plans and physician-ordered therapeutic diets. Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for acutely ill patients and monitor progress throughout their care. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition therapy into each patient's treatment plan. Document assessments, interventions and outcomes using the Nutrition Care Process and established clinical standards. Provide medical nutrition therapy tailored to each patient's age, medical condition, learning needs, and individualized goals while educating patients with practical, evidence-based strategies that promote long-term success and healthy behavior change. Assess patient understanding and cooperation to better integrate nutrition plans into their daily lifestyles. Coordinate referrals to appropriate providers, programs and support services to address patient needs comprehensively. Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care, operational efficiency and clinical outcomes. Requirements Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required, or eligibility to obtain credentialing where applicable. Two or more years of clinical dietitian experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply. Experience performing nutrition assessments and providing medical nutrition therapy in an acute care hospital or facility preferred. Knowledge of social, cultural, and economic factors that influence nutrition and the ability to develop realistic, patient-centered care plans. Strong oral and written communication skills. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in developing and monitoring nutritional care plans, conducting nutrition assessments, and providing tailored medical nutrition therapy. Collaborates effectively with healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into treatment plans while educating patients on evidence-based strategies for long-term health. Highest-signal resume keywords Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Clinical Dietitian Experience Nutrition Assessment Medical Nutrition Therapy Patient-Centered Care Plans ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Nutritional Care Plans Nutrition Assessments Medical Nutrition Therapy Nutrition Care Process Quality Improvement Initiatives Soft Skills Strong Oral Communication Strong Written Communication Patient Education Certifications & Qualifications Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Industry Keywords Acute Care Hospital Therapeutic Diets Patient Cooperation Healthcare Collaboration Evidence-Based Strategies #J-18808-Ljbffr