Registered Dietitian - 50% remote

About the role

This exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian offers a flexible and rewarding work-life balance with a blend of in-person and remote work options. Facility type: Skilled Nursing.

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 CMS and 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

Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).

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).

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Supportive work environment.
• Additional paid travel time to and from the facility.
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.

Pay

$32.00‑$38.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

8‑16 hours per month, with approximately 50% completed remotely via telehealth. Choose your days and hours; only one onsite visit biweekly is required. Remaining hours are completed remotely via telehealth.