Clinical Dietitian Nutrition II

Position: Clinical Dietitian Nutrition II
Work Location: 100% Remote
Duration: 4+ months
Shift: Day Shift, 8x5 schedule
Pay Range: $40-$45/hr.

Required Experience

Required

• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience.
• Oncology experience.
• Experience providing comprehensive nutrition care across inpatient units, including ICU and PICU.
• Experience assessing nutrition needs, developing, implementing, and re-evaluating nutrition care plans.
• Experience with enteral nutrition support, nutrition supplements, and diet modifications.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical, time management, prioritization, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Education

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.

Preferred

• Master's Degree.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist within 12 months of employment (New York only; not required for New Jersey positions).

Job Summary
Fully competent, experienced dietitian who can cover all patient care units, including Critical Care (ICU and PICU). Provides comprehensive nutritional care to patients of all ages by assessing nutrition needs, developing, implementing, and re-evaluating care plans. Educates patients and family members, communicates patient issues to the healthcare team, modifies diet orders, and makes recommendations for enteral feeding modifications and nutrition supplements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition care by assessing nutritional needs and developing, implementing, and re-evaluating nutrition care plans.
• Modify diet orders as appropriate.
• Provide coverage for all inpatient units and assigned outpatient clinics.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds for designated outpatient clinics.
• Perform initial nutrition screenings and determine patient nutrition risk levels.
• Respond to nutrition-related referrals from clinicians, patients, families, and caregivers within established timeframes.
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for moderate- and high-risk patients within established timelines.
• Complete nutrition assessments for low-risk patients according to established nutrition care policy.
• Calculate calorie, protein, and fluid requirements using standardized formulas.
• Recommend diet changes, enteral formulas, and nutrition supplements to physicians or nurse practitioners.
• Recommend nutrition support consultations when patients cannot meet nutritional needs through oral intake.
• Monitor patients' nutrition status through meal rounds and calorie counts.
• Complete nutrition reassessments and follow-ups according to patient risk level and policy.
• Arrange enteral feeding services for outpatient or home care prior to discharge.
• Coordinate home delivery of nutritional supplements and complete required authorization and documentation for outpatient services.
• Refer patients to GI Nutrition Services, Social Services, Speech Therapy, Integrative Medicine, and other services as needed.