Part-Time Registered Dietitian (75% remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants•Pueblo, CO

7d•$32 - $40•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 is a part-time position with 3-8 hours per week, offering a hybrid work model where 75% of the work can be completed remotely. The chosen days and hours are flexible, with one onsite visit per month required. Compensation is $32.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience, and travel time to and from the facility is paid at the hourly rate.

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 state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state).
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Possesses the ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, develop and implement and monitor effective plans for improvement.
Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations.
Competency in electronic charting systems.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year clinical experience.

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 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 those related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH).
Maintain appropriate documentation.
Monitor all residents for changes in 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, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Review and approve menu on a semi-annual basis to ensure it meets USDA guidelines.
Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed.