Travel Dietitian/Registered Dietitian in Davenport, IA

Key Responsibilities Perform nutrition assessments and re-assessments; identify nutrition goals and interventions, monitor and evaluate patient progress, and maintain clear and concise medical record documentation. Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families; serve as a resource to medical and food service staff regarding evidence-based nutrition practice.

Job Title

Registered Dietitian

Location

Iowa

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and re-assessments; identify nutrition goals and interventions, monitor and evaluate patient progress, and maintain clear and concise medical record documentation
• Develop and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to communicate patients' nutrition care plans, progress, and recommendations; participate in interdisciplinary rounds including wound care and vent weaning
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families; serve as a resource to medical and food service staff regarding evidence-based nutrition practice
• Evaluate potential food/drug and herb/supplement interactions; consider religious, cultural, and ethnic factors in the development of nutrition care plans
• Participate in departmental and facility performance improvement programs, including data collection and analysis

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients
• Knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to maintaining current professional registration requirements including continuing education

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an acute care, long-term acute care, or rehabilitation setting
• Familiarity with therapeutic diet manual development and menu standardization
• Experience collaborating with Speech Therapy on diet progression and transitional feeding

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a patient- and safety-focused care environment that values teamwork, quality, and evidence-based practice
• ASAP start available for qualified candidates ready to make an immediate impact