Registered Dietitian- Community/Outpatient
Job Description
Job Description
Full Time Community & Outpatient Registered Dietitian
Join our dynamic team at RD Nutrition Consultants LLC, a leading Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm providing expert services to healthcare facilities nationwide. We are currently looking for a passionate Registered Dietitian to be a part of our growing team.
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Schedule: 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday during business hours
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Compensation: $55.00–$60.00 per hour depending on experience
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Contract Length: Minimum 13 weeks
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Benefits: Package available depending on employment status (Medical, Dental, Vision).
RD Nutrition Consultants provides our consultants with competitive wages and flexible work schedules!
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high-risk residents.
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Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
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Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families as needed.
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Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
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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).
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Maintain accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation in accordance with facility policies.
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Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes as needed.
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Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
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Review and approve facility menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure they meet USDA guidelines.
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Perform other tasks as assigned and within the professional scope of practice.
What We're Looking For
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
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Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
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Current state licensure/certification (where mandated by the state).
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Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
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Strong ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, and develop, implement, and monitor effective plans for improvement.
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Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions and familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations.
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Competency in electronic medical records (EMR) and charting systems.
About RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC: We are a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. Our consultants enjoy competitive wages and flexible work schedules.
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