Part-Time Registered Dietitian (50% remote)

About the role

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm offering a part‑time, hybrid Clinical Registered Dietitian position (50 % remote) supporting a skilled nursing facility. The role provides flexibility and a balanced blend of in‑person and remote work to promote high‑quality patient care and work‑life harmony.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

$40.00‑$45.00 per hour, based on experience. Travel time to and from the facility is paid at the hourly rate.

Schedule

24 hours per week (50 % remote). Choose your days and hours; 1‑2 onsite visits per week, with the remainder completed remotely.