MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

Schedule: Day Shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days per week.
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Sunday on-site coverage.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) for a permanent, full-time opportunity providing clinical nutrition services across inpatient hospital care and long-term care (LTC). The dietitian will conduct nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, support specialized nutrition needs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote quality patient and resident care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients and residents at nutritional risk, new admissions, and physician referrals.
• Develop, implement, and reassess individualized nutrition and hydration care plans.
• Evaluate specialized nutrition support needs and provide appropriate clinical recommendations.
• Monitor significant weight changes and wound care needs in the LTC setting.
• Participate in meal rounds, menu evaluations, care conferences, and survey-readiness activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, dietary management, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Lead and support continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives in accordance with applicable Joint Commission (TJC), state, and federal standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and dietetics, including diabetes, renal, cardiac, critical care, medical-surgical, and long-term care.
• Registry-eligible candidates may be considered if their registration examination is scheduled within three months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical, outpatient, or classroom instruction experience.
• Experience providing community nutrition services.