Local Contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Kansas city, KS
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Dietitian

Location: Kansas City, KS
Pay: $$2,268.00/week on W2 for local candidates 
Contract Duration: 91 days (13 weeks)
Shift: Day Shift | 5x8-hour shifts
Guaranteed Hours: Not specified

Job Description

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide quality nutritional care to patients through the development, implementation, and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and reassessments, establish nutrition goals and interventions, and monitor patient progress.
• 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 are consistent with established guidelines.
• Consider patients' religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds when developing nutrition care plans.
• Evaluate potential food, drug, herb, and supplement interactions.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Develop and implement educational programs for patients and staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds, communicating nutrition care plans and recommendations.
• Maintain clear and accurate medical record documentation.
• Participate in departmental and facility performance improvement programs, including data collection and analysis.
• Support food service staff with therapeutic diets, menu planning, substitutions, and meal audits.
• Review and approve general and therapeutic menus and ensure meals meet prescribed dietary requirements.
• Maintain current professional registration requirements and continuing education.
• Serve as a resource to medical and food service staff regarding evidence-based nutrition practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major 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.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical work experience in a facility setting or equivalent.