Part-Time Hybrid Registered Dietitian
About The Position
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition services at a skilled nursing facility. This part-time hybrid position combines on-site and remote work, with one required on-site visit per week and a schedule of 16–20 hours per week. The dietitian may choose their workdays 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 mileage reimbursement is offered. The role includes assessing residents’ nutrition needs, developing and monitoring individualized care plans, providing education and counseling, collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, and maintaining documentation and regulatory compliance. Additional duties include monitoring residents’ weights, participating in quality improvement, conducting monthly kitchen sanitation audits, and reviewing menus semi-annually. RD Nutrition Consultants LLC provides dietitian consulting services to healthcare facilities across the United States and describes its work environment as supportive. The company is an equal opportunity employer.
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 interacting with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to apply critical thinking, assess objectives, and develop, implement, and monitor effective improvement plans.
- 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 as needed.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including CMS and 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 to and from the facility at the same hourly rate.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Supportive work environment.
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Job Type
Part-time
