What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Registered Dietitian position at RD Nutrition Consultants?
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.
Schedule: 8hrs hours per week
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.
- 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 regulations
- Competency in electronic charting systems
About 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.
Salary : $30 - $38
