Clinical Registered Dietitian Position - Part-Time

Overview: RDNC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This position is fully on-site and offers part-time hours with the ability to create your own schedule. We value flexibility and work-life balance, so you can enjoy a rewarding career providing high-quality patient care while maintaining the personal balance you need.

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing
• Schedule: 8 hours/week
• Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Only 1-2 onsite visits are required per week.
• Compensation: $40.00-$45.00 per hour, based on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high-risk residents.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• 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).
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes as needed.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Review and approve menu on a semi-annual basis to ensure it meets USDA guidelines
• Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state)
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Possesses the ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, develop and implement and monitor effective plans for improvement.
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations
• Competency in electronic charting systems

To Apply: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume.

RDNC is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $45