Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Madison, Wisconsin
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
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Job info
Dietician - Nutrition
Location: Madison, Wisconsin Employment Type: Travel Start: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Shift: Day, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 32 Weekend Hours: None Call Requirements: None Float Requirements: None
Facility Overview
- Free-standing, 50-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the east side of Madison
- Specialized programs for stroke, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitation
- Accredited by The Joint Commission
- CARF-accredited for the Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program
- Patient population: Geriatric/Adult
- Common diagnoses/treatments: Neuro, wounds, amputees, debility, cardiac, DM
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients, prioritizing high-risk referrals per policy
- Ensure complete and timely documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning) per hospital policy and regulatory standards
- Provide oversight of the menu management process to align offerings with therapeutic diet orders and patient needs
- Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets, food allergens, and related topics, serving as a subject-matter resource
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes and experience
- Support performance improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food service operations
- Maintain patient safety and privacy, and follow infection prevention and allergen-control practices
Required Qualifications
- Valid RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist license in Wisconsin
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 1 year of experience within the last year
- Bachelor's degree or higher in dietetics or a nutrition-related field
First Day Information
- Time to report: 0800
- Scrub color: All colors acceptable
- Parking: Hospital parking lot
Facility
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Pros
None
Cons
Cliquey
- Rehabilitation
- 22 beds
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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