Part-Time Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition care for residents. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide education while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires licensure, RD registration, and strong documentation. You will monitor weight trends and participate in quality initiatives to ensure high standards of nutrition care and compliance with CMS/DOH guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics required.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification if mandated by the state.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and healthcare teams.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to develop, implement and monitor improvement plans.
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations.
• Competency in electronic charting systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members.
• Ensure compliance with CMS/DOH regulations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monitor weight changes to detect nutrition or hydration status.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care and resident outcomes.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits and document findings.
• Review and approve semi-annual menus to meet USDA guidelines.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Nutrition Care Plan Development

General Nutrition Interventions

Quality Improvement

Weight Monitoring

Documentation

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Dietetics

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State Licensure/Certification

Tools

Electronic Charting Systems

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualized nutrition care plans, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and utilizing electronic charting systems to enhance resident outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Dietitian
• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Plan Development
• Electronic Charting Systems
• State Licensure/Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Plan Development
• General Nutrition Interventions
• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Kitchen Sanitation Audits
• Menu Review
• Critical Thinking
• Documentation
• Weight Monitoring
• Nutrition Education

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Critical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Dietetics
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Industry Keywords

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Department of Health (DOH)
• USDA Guidelines
• State Survey Processes
• Nutrition Care Regulations