Clinical Registered Dietitian – Full-Time (Hybrid/Primarily Remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants • Rochester, MN

8d • $66,560 - $74,880 • Hybrid

About The Position

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a full-time Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our growing team. This unique opportunity offers the flexibility of working primarily remotely while maintaining meaningful on-site involvement through just one required on-site visit per month. This position is ideal for an experienced Registered Dietitian seeking an excellent work-life balance while providing high-quality clinical nutrition services to a skilled nursing facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure/certification (if required by the state).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Experience developing and implementing individualized nutrition interventions.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and long-term care nutrition regulations.
• Competency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of clinical nutrition experience preferred.

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 to residents and families 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health (DOH) requirements.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential nutrition or hydration concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Review and approve facility menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure compliance with USDA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the Registered Dietitian scope of practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid travel time at your regular hourly rate for the required monthly on-site visit
• Mileage reimbursement for all required travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level