Part Time Clinical Registered Dietitian
11 days ago
Newport News
Job Description Clinical Registered Dietitian Position - Part-Time Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This position is fully on-site and offers part-time hours with the ability to create your own schedule. We value flexibility and work-life balance, so you can enjoy a rewarding career providing high-quality patient care while maintaining the personal balance you need. Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Schedule: 20 hours/week Flexibility: Choose your days and hours as it best fits within your schedule. Compensation: $40.00-$45.00 per hour, based on experience 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 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. To Apply: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume. RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer Requirements