Full Time Community & Outpatient Registered Dietitian

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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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