Clinical Registered Dietitian Position – Part-Time/Hybrid
Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC
Overview:
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team in California. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, combining weekly on-site support with remote work to provide high-quality nutrition care while maintaining work-life balance.
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing
Schedule:24–32 hours per week
Flexibility: Flexible days and hours based on facility needs. This is a hybrid position requiring one on-site visit per week, with the remainder of the weekly hours completed remotely.
Compensation:$40.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience
Travel Reimbursement: Travel time to and from the facility is paid at the same hourly rate.
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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health requirements.
- Maintain timely and appropriate clinical documentation.
- Monitor 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, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
- Review and approve menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure they meet applicable 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 Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
- Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations and develop, implement, and monitor effective plans for improvement.
- Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
- Familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations.
- Competency with electronic charting systems.
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and effectively manage both on-site and remote responsibilities.
About RD Nutrition Consultants LLC
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist consulting firm providing Dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive wages, flexible work schedules, paid travel time, mileage reimbursement, and a supportive work environment.
To Apply:
If you meet these qualifications and are interested in a flexible 24–32 hour-per-week hybrid position, please submit your resume.
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer.