Clinical Registered Dietitian Position – Part-Time/Hybrid
About The Position
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is hiring a Clinical Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition services at skilled nursing facilities. The position combines on-site and remote work, with candidates able to support one or both facilities according to their availability and geographic preference. The schedule is 8–12 hours per week per facility, with the possibility of 16–24 hours per week for candidates supporting both locations. 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 is reimbursed. The role includes resident assessment and care planning, nutrition counseling, documentation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, kitchen sanitation audits, and menu review. RD Nutrition Consultants LLC describes itself as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist consulting firm serving healthcare facilities across the United States and 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 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 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 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 assigned tasks within scope of practice as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Travel time paid at the same hourly rate.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Supportive work environment.
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Job Type
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