Registered Dietitian

Starting at $48 per hour

20 Hours / week | Starting ASAP for an ongoing duration

120-bed LTC facility

LTC experience preferred

Weekdays / daytime hours

Clinical duties primarily with monthly kitchen audits

This part time position is located in Danbury, Connecticut, a charming city in the heart of Connecticut. Danbury offers a rich history, scenic parks, and a vibrant downtown area with shops and restaurants, making it an exciting place to live and work.

Key Duties

• Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Develop a plan of care that identifies the nutrition problems / needs of the resident and goals to be accomplished for each problem / need identified
• Represent the nutrition department at interdisciplinary meetings, such as daily standup, wound and weight, QAPI, MDS and care plan meetings
• Experience with electronic charting and the Nutrition Care Process
• Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet order and recommend diet changes as appropriate to improve resident’s nutritional status
• Understanding of the State and Federal Regulations associated with the industry
• Thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0 Section K and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information

Required Licenses / Certifications

If you’re looking for better work-life balance , consider consulting. Our team of recruiters expertly match dietitians to opportunities that best suit their abilities and schedule. Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team, and we pay you accordingly. This is a contracted temporary position where you’ll work for Dietitians On Demand at one of our client sites.

Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include :

Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to : phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.

Interested? Apply online or contact Emily at eadkisson@dietitiansondemand.com or (804) 660-8350

If this position isn’t a good fit for you but may be for a colleague, refer them ! You’ll qualify for a referral bonus :   https : / / dietitiansondemand.com / referrals /

Please note that the advertised pay rates are subject to market fluctuations, candidate availability, and individual qualifications. The final compensation offered may vary based on these factors.