Job Description
Clinical Registered Dietitian Position - Part-time
Overview : RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team.
Facility Type : Skilled Nursing
Schedule : 8hrs hours per week
Flexibility : Choose your days.
Compensation : $30.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience
Contract Minimum : 8 weeks
Key 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.
Experience & Qualifications :
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)Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).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 regulationsCompetency in electronic charting systemsAbout RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC :
We are a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm. At RD Nutrition Consultants, our focus is on ensuring healthcare facilities across the U.S. have access to top-tier dietitian services. Our consultants are provided with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference in the healthcare community.
Interested candidates, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
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