Clinical Registered Dietitian Position - Part-Time/Hybrid
Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC
Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This role allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in-person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys a work-life harmony.
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing
Schedule: 16 hrs/ week, 50% remote via telehealth
Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Only 1 onsite visit is required per week, remaining hours are completed remotely via telehealth.
Compensation: $30.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience
Travel Reimbursement: Paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high-risk residents.
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Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
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Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed
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Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
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Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including those related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH).
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Maintain appropriate documentation.
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Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes as needed.
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Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
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Review and approve menu on a semi-annual basis to ensure it meets USDA guidelines
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Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed.
Experience & Qualifications:
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
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Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state)
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Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
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Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
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Possesses the ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, develop and implement and monitor effective plans for improvement.
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Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
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Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations
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Competency in electronic charting systems
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive wages, flexible work schedules, and a supportive work environment.
To Apply: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume.
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer
