Registered Dietitian

Title: Part Time, Hybrid Registered Dietitian (75% remote)

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa, 52501, United States

Department: Health Care

Salary

$30.00-$38.00/hr

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 a work-life harmony.
 

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing

Schedule: 8-12 hrs/ week, 75% remote via telehealth

Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Only 1-2 onsite visits are required per month, remaining hours are completed remotely via telehealth.

Compensation: $30.00-$38.00 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).


• 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.