MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
Registered Dietitian (RD) – Hospital
Owosso, Michigan•Temporary
$50 - $60 hourly
$50 - $60 hourly
About the Job
Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5 days per week.
Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed.
Weekend/On-Call: Every other weekend, including on-site Sunday coverage when on call.
Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed.
Weekend/On-Call: Every other weekend, including on-site Sunday coverage when on call.
Position Overview:
A healthcare system in the Owosso, Michigan area is seeking a Temporary Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide day-shift coverage across acute care inpatient and long-term care (LTC) settings.
The dietitian will provide clinical nutrition services, develop individualized nutrition care plans, support quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Workload Distribution:
- Acute Care Inpatient: Approximately 50%.
- Long-Term Care (LTC): Approximately 40%.
- Quality Improvement and Administration: Approximately 10%.
Key Responsibilities.
Clinical Assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy:
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified as being at nutritional risk, referred through consultations, or identified by facility policy.
- Develop and direct individualized nutrition and hydration care plans for residents and inpatients, considering age-specific, cultural, religious, and ethnic needs.
- Evaluate patients requiring specialized enteral or parenteral nutrition support and recommend evidence-based interventions.
- Monitor weight changes and wound care progress, reassess nutrition care plans, and document findings in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Long-Term Care and Quality Management:
- Participate in care conferences, meal rounds, menu evaluations, and standards-of-care meetings.
- Support LTC regulatory survey readiness.
- Collaborate with ancillary leadership and dietary management on continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
- Follow applicable Joint Commission, state, and federal standards.
Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of active Registered Dietitian experience in a hospital inpatient or long-term care setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Active Registered Dietitian registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). Documentation is required.
- COVID-19 vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions are accepted.