Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Jackson, MI
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Dietitian, Diet Location not specified. Provides comprehensive nutritional care through assessment, nutrition diagnosis, individualized intervention, counseling, education, and evaluation of patient outcomes. The role collaborates with healthcare professionals, supports patient and family education, coordinates nutrition programs, and contributes to clinical education and professional development.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift schedule with 8-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week; scheduling may include four 10-hour shifts, five 8-hour shifts, or a combination, with flexibility regarding start and end times.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Dietetics or a related field from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration obtained before 01/01/2024; or a masters degree from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)-accredited graduate program when Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration was obtained on or after 01/01/2024.
  • Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
  • At least 1 year of recent full-time experience within the past 5 years as a registered dietitian in acute care, a nursing home, inpatient rehabilitation, or a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) setting.
  • Training in completion of a Nutrition-Focused Physical Examination (NFPE).
  • Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English; understand medical terminology; follow oral and written instructions; and perform arithmetic calculations.
  • Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs nutritional assessments, nutrition diagnoses, individualized nutrition interventions, nutrition therapy, counseling, and monitoring of patient care outcomes.
  • Evaluates food tolerances, dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, biochemical data, medical tests, and nutrition-focused physical findings.
  • Collaborates with healthcare providers and communicates diet therapy updates and nutrition-related findings.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of nutrition services in the patient medical record.
  • Develops and conducts in-service classes, community education, and other nutrition education programs.
  • May supervise dietetic interns or students through clinical teaching, precepting, and mentoring.
  • Requires strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, customer service, flexibility, and professional judgment skills.
  • Work is performed primarily in a normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits