Part-Time Registered Dietitian (75% remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for a part-time, hybrid role with 75% remote telehealth work and one on-site visit per month.

The position emphasizes comprehensive nutrition assessments, care plan development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure CMS and regulatory compliance across skilled nursing settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated).
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to develop and monitor improvement plans.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations.
• Competency in electronic charting systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on 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 the care team.
• Ensure compliance with CMS and state DOH regulations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monitor resident weight changes weekly/monthly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits and document findings.
• Review and approve menu to meet USDA guidelines.
• Perform other tasks within scope as needed.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Electronic charting

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Dietetics

Tools

Electronic health records

CMS familiarity

Job description

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position - Part-time/Hybrid (75% Remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This role allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in-person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys a work-life harmony.

Company

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC

Facility Type

Skilled Nursing

Schedule

3-6hours per week, 75% completed remotely via telehealth

Flexibility

Choose your days and hours. 1 onsite visit per month.

Compensation

$35.00-$40.00 per hour, based on experience

Travel Compensation

Paid travel time to and from the facility

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid at the current federal mileage 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 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.

Experience & 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.

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.