Clinical Registered Dietitian

Title: Clinical Registered Dietitian Position – Part -Time/Hybrid

Work Experience

1-3 years

Industry

Health Care

Salary

$32.00-$38.00/hr

City

Shippensburg

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Zip/Postal Code

17257

Job Description:

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position – Part-Time/Hybrid

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 role allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in-person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys work-life harmony.

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing

Schedule: 8–12 hours/week per facility, with the opportunity for 16–24 hours/week for candidates interested in supporting both locations.

Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. This is a hybrid position with a combination of on-site and remote work. Candidates may provide coverage for one or both facilities based on availability and geographic preference.

Compensation: $32.00–$38.00 per hour, based on experience

Travel Reimbursement: Travel time to and from the facility is paid at the same hourly rate, and mileage is reimbursed.

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 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 menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure they meet applicable 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 Pennsylvania state licensure/certification as required.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, and develop, implement, and monitor effective plans for improvement.
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and 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, paid travel time, mileage reimbursement, 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.