Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Davenport, IA
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Dietitian – Travel Contract

Location: Davenport, Iowa
Weekly Pay: $2,507/week
Shift: Days | 5x8-hour shifts
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Up to 91 days
Guaranteed Hours: Not specified

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients in a hospital setting in Davenport, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized nutrition care plans to support patient safety, recovery, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and reassessments, establish nutrition goals, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and maintain clear, accurate medical record documentation.
• Develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support plans in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy regarding diet progression and transitional feeding.
• Review admission orders to ensure nutrition support, diet, and oral supplement orders comply with facility guidelines.
• Consider religious, cultural, and ethnic factors when developing nutrition care plans.
• Evaluate potential food-drug and herb-supplement interactions.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds, including wound care and ventilator-weaning rounds.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with food service staff to ensure prescribed diets are implemented correctly.
• Review and approve therapeutic menus, menu substitutions, and modified-diet requirements.
• Conduct meal rounds and tray audits to ensure meals meet prescribed dietary and quality standards.
• Maintain current professional registration requirements and stay updated on evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Follow facility policies, attendance requirements, professional appearance standards, and patient and employee safety procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure or certification, if required by the state.
• At least 1 year of facility-based work experience with clinical responsibilities, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, documentation, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality nutritional care.

Position Highlights

• Weekly Pay: $2,507
• Schedule: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
• Location: Davenport, Iowa
• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Up to 91 days

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for additional details and next steps.