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Nourished Rx
Durham, North Carolina · Remote OK

Registered Dietitian (PRN)

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Job Description

Registered Dietitian

NourishedRx is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join our mission-driven clinical team. NourishedRx partners with health plans and healthcare organizations to deliver food-is-medicine programs designed to improve health outcomes for people living with chronic conditions and other nutrition-related health needs.

This is a PRN (as-needed) position. Hours are variable and based on member volume, program needs, and the employee's availability. This position does not guarantee a minimum number of hours per week.

The Registered Dietitian provides individualized, evidence-based nutrition care to members across NourishedRx programs. This role includes nutrition assessment, counseling and education, collaborative goal setting, care planning, and ongoing follow-up. The RD works closely with members and the broader care team to help translate nutrition recommendations into practical, sustainable changes that reflect each member's health needs, preferences, resources, and goals.

A Registered Dietitian at Nourishedrx Will

  • Conduct nutrition assessments and provide individualized nutrition counseling and education through telehealth.
  • Develop and monitor evidence-based nutrition care plans based on members' clinical needs, dietary patterns, preferences, goals, and social circumstances.
  • Use motivational interviewing and other patient-centered counseling approaches to support sustainable behavior change.
  • Establish collaborative goals with members and evaluate progress through ongoing follow-up.
  • Provide nutrition care for members with a variety of chronic and diet-sensitive health conditions.
  • Document assessments, interventions, goals, and member progress accurately and timely within NourishedRx systems.
  • Collaborate with other members of the care team to support coordinated, member-centered care.
  • Maintain current knowledge of nutrition science, clinical practice guidelines, and relevant standards of care.
  • Maintain required professional credentials and state licensure necessary to provide care to assigned members.
  • Participate in required clinical training and team activities relevant to assigned programs and responsibilities.

Experience / Skills

NourishedRx is looking for Registered Dietitians who possess the following qualifications:

  • Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, maintained throughout employment.
  • Active dietitian licensure in [Tennessee / North Carolina / Connecticut], as applicable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain additional state licenses based on program needs.
  • Strong nutrition assessment, counseling, and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Experience using motivational interviewing and patient-centered counseling techniques.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with members from diverse backgrounds and with varying health and nutrition needs.
  • Strong organization, time-management, and documentation skills.
  • Comfort working in a virtual care environment and across multiple software platforms.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare environment.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian provides individualized, evidence-based nutrition care to members through telehealth, including assessments, counseling, and collaborative goal setting. They work closely with the care team to develop sustainable nutrition care plans that address chronic health conditions and member preferences.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and active state licensure in Tennessee, North Carolina, or Connecticut. Strong clinical decision-making, motivational interviewing skills, and the ability to work effectively in a virtual care environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian (PRN) at Nourished Rx a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,049 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Dietitian Career Context

Nourished Rx ranks #12 of 13 employers hiring Dietitian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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About Nourished Rx

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Stamford, Connecticut
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Telehealth