Registered Dietitian (50% remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants•Moberly, MO

6d•$32 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This position is for a Long-Term Acute Care facility and involves 24-30 hours per week, with 50% of the work completed remotely via telehealth. The schedule offers flexibility in choosing days and hours, with a requirement of two onsite visits per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Current and valid state licensure or certification, where applicable.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective, empathetic interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical clinical judgment to diverse patient scenarios, evaluate objectives, and implement effective performance improvement plans.
Proficiency in designing and executing targeted clinical nutrition interventions.
Familiarity with state survey processes and direct experience adhering to strict healthcare nutrition regulations.
Competency with electronic charting and electronic medical record platforms.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions, perform scheduled quarterly reviews, and provide high-frequency monitoring for high-risk residents.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans tailored to resident medical needs and therapeutic goals.
Provide tailored nutrition education and dietary counseling to residents, family members, and care partners.
Partner seamlessly with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and the broader interdisciplinary care team to integrate nutrition into holistic patient care.
Ensure strict compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations, specifically Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health (DOH) mandates.
Maintain meticulous, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within electronic health records systems.
Track and analyze resident weight changes on a weekly or monthly basis to proactively identify and address shifts in nutrition or hydration status.
Actively participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives to optimize nutritional care services and resident outcomes.
Conduct monthly kitchen and food service sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending immediate corrective actions to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.
Review and approve facility menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure full compliance with USDA dietary guidelines.
Execute additional professional duties and operational tasks as assigned within the established scope of practice.