Part-Time Hybrid Registered Dietitian
About The Position
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is hiring a part-time Clinical Registered Dietitian for a skilled nursing facility. The hybrid role combines remote work with one to two on-site visits per week and offers 20 hours per week, with flexibility to choose days and hours. Compensation is $32.00–$40.00 per hour based on experience. Travel time to and from the facility is paid at the same hourly rate, and the company also mentions mileage reimbursement and a supportive work environment. The Registered Dietitian provides clinical nutrition care to residents, including assessments, individualized care planning, counseling, monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The position also includes regulatory compliance, quality improvement participation, kitchen sanitation audits, and menu review.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Current Pennsylvania state licensure/certification as required.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to apply critical thinking, assess objectives, and develop, implement, and monitor effective plans for improvement.
- Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
- Familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations.
- Competency in electronic charting systems.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
- Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews for high-risk residents.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary care team members.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health (DOH) requirements.
- Maintain appropriate documentation.
- Monitor residents' 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, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
- Review and approve menus semi-annually to ensure they meet applicable guidelines.
- Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid travel time at the same hourly rate as compensation.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Supportive work environment.
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Job Type
Part-time
