Local Contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Charleston, WV
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Dietitian

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Pay: $2,200.00 per week on w2 for local candidates
Shift: Days | 5×8-hour shifts
Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients. The ideal candidate will conduct nutrition assessments, develop individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and reassessments, establish nutrition goals, and monitor patient progress.
• Develop, implement, and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support plans in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nutrition assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy and other healthcare professionals on diet progression and nutritional needs.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Evaluate potential food-drug and herb-supplement interactions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, clinical rounds, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Review and approve therapeutic diets, menus, and appropriate menu substitutions.
• Conduct meal rounds and tray audits to ensure meals meet prescribed dietary requirements and quality standards.
• Educate clinical and food service staff on nutrition care practices and modified diets.
• Consider patients' cultural, religious, and ethnic preferences when developing nutrition care plans.
• Maintain professional registration requirements and participate in continuing education.
• Follow established patient safety, infection prevention, and workplace safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum of one year of facility-based clinical experience, or equivalent experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and patient education skills.

Additional Details

• Day shift with five 8-hour shifts per week.
• Must be comfortable collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to provide evidence-based nutritional care and individualized patient education.

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for additional details and submission requirements.