Part-Time Registered Dietitian for Senior Care

South Coast Post Acute; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Competitive Wages

401(k) and other benefits

Job summary

South Coast Post Acute is hiring a Part-Time Registered Dietitian (RD) to assess and optimize the nutritional care of residents in the center. You will advise the clinical team, dietary department, and Administration on nutritional status, lab values, intake, and therapeutic diets to support excellent patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in acute or long-term care, strong knowledge of nursing regulations, and a deep understanding of aging-related nutrition needs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in an acute or long-term care environment.
• Excellent knowledge of skilled nursing regulations (federal/state/local).
• Excellent knowledge of aging processes and nutrition needs of long-term care residents.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional care of each resident/patient in the center.
• Advise the clinical team, dietary department, and Administration on nutrition status and lab values.
• Ensure optimal nutrition and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Lab value interpretation

Therapeutic diets

Dietary counseling

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

South Coast Post Acute is hiring a Part-Time Registered Dietitian (RD) to assess and optimize the nutritional care of residents in the center. You will advise the clinical team, dietary department, and Administration on nutritional status, lab values, intake, and therapeutic diets to support excellent patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in acute or long-term care, strong knowledge of nursing regulations, and a deep understanding of aging-related nutrition needs.