Hybrid Clinical Dietitian - Part-Time (50% Remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work model

Paid travel time

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC in Fremont, California is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for a part-time, hybrid position offering 50% remote work. The role entails 24 hours per week with 1-2 onsite visits weekly, with the remaining hours conducted remotely.

The compensation ranges from $40 to $45 per hour, based on experience, with paid travel time to and from the facility. You will assess residents, develop nutrition care plans, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians, nurses,

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 regulations
• Competency in electronic charting systems

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

State licensure/certification

Tools

Electronic charting systems

Job description

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC in Fremont, California is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for a part-time, hybrid position offering 50% remote work. The role entails 24 hours per week with 1-2 onsite visits weekly, with the remaining hours conducted remotely.

The compensation ranges from $40 to $45 per hour, based on experience, with paid travel time to and from the facility. You will assess residents, develop nutrition care plans, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians, nurses,