Registered Dietitian - Inpatient - 26-04085

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Dietitian – Inpatient

Profession: Dietary Services
Specialty: Clinical Dietetics

Desired Location: Spokane, Washington

Duration: Contract (13 Weeks)

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian will provide clinical nutrition services to adult patients in an inpatient acute care setting. This role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing care plans, and managing specialized nutrition therapies to support patient recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for inpatient adults.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Manage and write orders for enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient care and progress using systems such as Epic Systems.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulatory guidelines.

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting (adult inpatient population)
• Opportunity to support multiple facilities within the same health system
• Teaching hospital and trauma center environment

Schedule & Work Environment

• Day shift (8-hour shifts)
• Flexible start times within daytime hours
• No on-call requirement
• No weekend requirement
• Floating required between facilities (advance notice provided)

Patient Load

• Approximately 8–10 patients per day

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
• State licensure (as applicable)
• Recent inpatient acute care experience (within the last 6 months, excluding internship)
• Proficiency in:
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Parenteral nutrition order writing
• Experience with electronic medical records such as Epic Systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience in high-acuity hospital environments
• Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.