Registered Dietitian - 50% remote
About The Position
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our network of exceptional clinicians. This exciting opportunity offers a flexible and rewarding work-life balance with a blend of in-person and remote work options. The role involves providing high-quality patient care in a Skilled Nursing facility, with a schedule of 12-16 hours per week, 50% completed remotely via telehealth. The position offers flexibility in choosing days and hours, requiring only one onsite visit biweekly, with the remaining hours completed remotely. Compensation is $30.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience, with additional paid travel time.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Flexible work schedules
- Supportive work environment
- Paid travel time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
