Part-Time Hybrid Registered Dietitian
About The Position
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care at a skilled nursing facility. This part-time hybrid role combines on-site and remote work, with one required on-site visit per week and a schedule of 16–20 hours per week. Days and hours are flexible. 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 dietitian will assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop and monitor individualized care plans, provide nutrition education and counseling, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team. The role also includes documentation, regulatory compliance, monitoring resident weights, supporting quality improvement, auditing kitchen sanitation, and reviewing menus. RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a registered dietitian nutritionist consulting firm that provides dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States. The company describes its work environment as supportive and 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 or certification, as required.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting effectively 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 as needed 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 members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- 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.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Supportive work environment.
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Job Type
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