Clinical Registered Dietitian - 50% Remote - Part-Time

1w1 week ago

RD Nutrition Consultants

Stockton, US · Part-time · $80,000 – $90,000

About this role

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join the team. This role provides flexibility with a balanced blend of in-person and remote work. It ensures patients receive the best care while the team enjoys work-life harmony in a Skilled Nursing facility.

Day-to-day involves conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly for residents. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans, with frequent reviews for high-risk cases. Monitor weight changes weekly or monthly to identify nutrition or hydration issues.

Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including CMS and DOH. Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits and semi-annual menu reviews to meet USDA guidelines.

Enjoy schedule flexibility by choosing days and hours, with only one onsite visit required per week. Remaining hours are completed remotely via telehealth. Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition services and resident outcomes.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
Clinical experience in skilled nursing facilities
Knowledge of CMS and DOH regulations
Familiarity with USDA guidelines for menu planning
Proficiency in conducting nutritional assessments and care planning
Ability to deliver nutrition counseling via telehealth

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 CMS and DOH
Maintain appropriate documentation
Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status
Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions

Benefits

$40.00-$45.00 per hour, based on experience
Travel reimbursement paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility
Flexible schedule: choose your days and hours
50% remote via telehealth
Only 1 onsite visit required per week