Registered Dietitian, PRN Clinical Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Facilitate 30-minute, protocol-mandated telehealth nutrition and lifestyle counseling sessions with designated clinical trial participants every four weeks over the course of the 52-week study.

• Deliver personalized, evidence-driven nutrition counseling and lifestyle education in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and sponsor guidelines.

• Inform participants about healthy eating habits, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

• Apply motivational interviewing and participant-focused communication methods to enhance participant engagement and adherence.

• Precisely document interactions with participants, counseling sessions, and necessary assessments in study records and electronic systems.

• Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, and the study team concerning participant progress, scheduling requirements, and protocol-related issues.

• Timely report any participant safety issues, adverse events, or potential deviations from the protocol.

• Complete all mandatory study-specific training and adhere to GCP, ICH guidelines, HIPAA, sponsor requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.

• Ensure participant confidentiality while providing a professional, empathetic, and engaging telehealth experience.

• Manage a flexible remote schedule to guarantee the timely completion of assigned participant visits.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Current state licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, as mandated by the states where participants are located.

• Active Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist license.

• At least 2 years of experience providing nutrition counseling in clinical, outpatient, telehealth, or wellness environments.

• Strong understanding of evidence-based nutrition therapy and strategies for behavior change.

• Exceptional communication, motivational interviewing, and patient education abilities.

• Proficient in conducting participant visits via telehealth and documenting interactions electronically.

• Capability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical research team.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a flexible schedule and complete documentation accurately and punctually.

• Reliable internet connection, laptop, and a private workspace suitable for telehealth consultations.

• Preferred experience in counseling patients dealing with obesity, weight management, metabolic health, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, or related conditions.

• Background in clinical research or familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is preferred.

• Preferred experience in lifestyle interventions, obesity, metabolic health, endocrinology, or cardiovascular programs.

• Preferred experience using electronic health records (EHR) and/or electronic data capture (EDC) systems.

• Current GCP certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• PRN contract position.

• Remote work through virtual nutrition counseling sessions.

• Part-time schedule with flexible hours based on participant visits.

• Ongoing part-time work opportunity.

• Exposure to the clinical research industry.