Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Inpatient
Northern Arkansas
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Monday–Friday: Flexible Schedule Options | No Current Weekends or Call
Build your clinical career with a respected, Magnet-recognized nonprofit health system serving the region for more than 60 years. This full-time inpatient position offers a flexible weekday schedule, a manageable patient volume, and the support of an experienced, collaborative clinical team.
You will join a close-knit department and provide individualized nutrition care to adult and geriatric patients across acute care, behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation. Floor assignments can be tailored to your experience, clinical interests, and strengths.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Why Dietitians Choose This Opportunity
- Flexible Monday–Friday schedule
- Daily start time between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (Flexible based on your needs)
- No current weekend or call responsibilities
- Average caseload of approximately 12–15 patients per day
- Collaborative department
- Customized clinical assignments based on experience and interests
- Supportive interdisciplinary care environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and fountain drinks on scheduled workdays
- $5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year service commitment
Your Role
As an inpatient Registered Dietitian, you will assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with the broader clinical team to support recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term health.
Clinical areas may include:
- Adult acute care
- Geriatric care
- Adult behavioral health
- Geriatric behavioral health
- Inpatient rehabilitation
Responsibilities
- Complete nutrition screenings and comprehensive assessments
- Develop and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy plans
- Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as needed
- Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other care team members
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in quality, safety, and departmental initiatives
Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential
- Licensed in Arkansas or eligible for Arkansas licensure
- New graduates are welcome
- Hospital or inpatient experience is preferred but not required
- Comfortable working with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage an inpatient caseload independently
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly rate, based on experience and internal equity
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Annual market-based compensation increase
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pension plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Licensure and professional subscription coverage
- Complimentary meals during scheduled shifts
Ref#: Dietician, Dietitian 26862
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
