What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian (50% remote) position at RD Nutrition Consultants?
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.
Schedule: 8-12 hours per week, 50% completed remotely via telehealth
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
About RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC:
We are a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Consulting firm. At RD Nutrition Consultants, our focus is on
ensuring healthcare facilities across the U.S. have access to top-tier dietitian
services. Our consultants are provided with competitive pay, flexible
scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference in the healthcare
community.
Interested candidates, please submit your resume and a
brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Requirements
Salary : $30 - $36