Part-Time Registered Dietitian — Nutrition & Care Impact

Oakwood Gardens Care Center in; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakwood Gardens Care Center in Fresno, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian (RD) to assess residents’ nutritional needs and develop tailored interventions. You will collaborate with nursing, dietary, physicians, and rehabilitation teams to ensure nutrition care aligns with orders, policies, and regulations.

The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, creating care plans, monitoring status, and providing education to residents and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in dietetics, nutrition, food science, or related field.
• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
• Must meet applicable state requirements.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care or healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, enteral nutrition, texture-modified diets, MDS documentation, and LTC regulations.
• Strong assessment, documentation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, staff, physicians, and regulators.
• Ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments for new admissions and reviews.
• Create individualized nutrition care plans based on medical conditions and dietary needs.
• Monitor nutritional status, intake, hydration, labs, weight trends.
• Evaluate weight changes and suggest interventions.
• Complete MDS, care plans, and nutrition assessments timely.
• Recommend therapeutic diets, supplements, and fortified foods.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team on diet orders.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition.
• Review menus to meet nutritional standards.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Organization

Time-management

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field

Current RD/RDN registration

Job description

Oakwood Gardens Care Center in Fresno, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian (RD) to assess residents’ nutritional needs and develop tailored interventions. You will collaborate with nursing, dietary, physicians, and rehabilitation teams to ensure nutrition care aligns with orders, policies, and regulations.

The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, creating care plans, monitoring status, and providing education to residents and families.