Registered Dietitian

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.Facility Type: HospitalStart Date: ASAPLength of Assignment: 16 weeks (500+ hours)Schedule: Full-Time, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Rotating every 3rd weekend with a 4-6 week advance schedule.Certification Needed: Registered Dietitian (RD) certification through the CDR.State License Needed: Washington State Certified Dietitian licenseJob SummaryOur client is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their acute care clinic team. The position involves managing a high-volume caseload, diagnosing and treating malnutrition, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The dietitian will float between two facilities for coverage and engage in daily huddles for workload redistribution, utilizing EPIC for efficient patient documentation.ResponsibilitiesManage a high-volume workload of 12-15 patients per day across various clinical settings.Diagnose and treat malnutrition using nutrition support, including TPN and enteral feeds.Utilize critical thinking for managing complex, high-acuity medical patients.Float between local facilities to provide coverage.Collaborate with the team and participate in daily morning huddles.Document patient care using EPIC with smart phrases and templates.Conduct screenings, assessments, and follow-ups within a 20-30 minute window per patient.QualificationsRegistered Dietitian (RD) certification through the CDR.Washington State Certified Dietitian license or ability to obtain before start.Recent Acute Care experience is required.Proficiency in TPN, tube feeding, and malnutrition assessments for high-acuity cases.Preferred, Not Required:Experience with EPIC EMRCNSC certificationStrong collaborative spirit and adaptability.BenefitsPaid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).Short Term Disability Insurance.Term Life Insurance Plan* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).