Registered Dietitian (50% remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC; Warwick (RI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for a part-time, hybrid role combining in-person and telehealth care. The schedule is 8 hours per week with one onsite visit every other week.

Compensation ranges from $40 to $44 per hour, with travel reimbursement at the same rate. The RD will assess residents, create care plans, educate patients, and collaborate with the care team while ensuring CMS/DOH compliance and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure or certification if mandated by the state.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for patient and team interaction.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to develop and monitor plans.
• 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 the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensure CMS/DOH compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Monitor weight changes and hydration status weekly or monthly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve care.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits and document findings.
• Review and approve menu to meet USDA guidelines semi-annually.
• Perform other tasks within scope of practice as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and counseling

CMS/DOH compliance

Electronic charting

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

State licensure

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position - Part-time/Hybrid

Overview: 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.

Schedule: 8 hours per week, 50% completed remotely via telehealth

Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. 1 onsite visit every other week.

Compensation: $40.00-$44.00 per hour, based on experience

Travel Reimbursement: Paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility

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).
• 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

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive wages, flexible work schedules, and a supportive work environment.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer