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 choose their days and hours and provide coverage at one or both facilities based on their availability and geographic preference. The schedule is 8–12 hours per week per facility, with an opportunity to work 16–24 hours per week across both locations. Compensation is $32.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience. Travel time to and from facilities is paid at the same hourly rate, and mileage is reimbursed. The dietitian will assess residents' nutritional needs, develop and monitor individualized care plans, provide education and counseling, maintain documentation, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team. The role also includes monitoring resident weights, supporting regulatory compliance and quality improvement, auditing kitchen sanitation, and reviewing menus.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Current Pennsylvania state licensure/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 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 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
- Paid travel time at the same hourly rate as compensation.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Supportive work environment.
- Competitive wages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
