Registered Dietitian (20 Remote)
Job Summary
Schedule: Flexible approximately 4-5 hours per week (20% remote).
Compensation: $40.00 - $47.00 per hour depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic nutritional assessments for incoming participants with specialized diet orders focusing on geriatric nutrition and chronic disease management.
- Develop and review menus to ensure they meet USDA guidelines (information will be provided).
- Perform monthly kitchen sanitation audits using a provided checklist to ensure compliance.
- Provide nutritional counseling to participants during on-site visits or through inservices as needed.
- Review and sign off on the facility menu.
- Utilize remote time for finalizing audits menu review and preparation for education or inservices.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition care as needed.
- Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Dietetics Nutrition or a related field from an accredited program.
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Current state licensure/certification in California (if mandated).
- Experience in geriatric nutrition and chronic disease management is highly preferred.
- Experience with conducting dietary assessments and developing menus for facilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with participants families and healthcare teams.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess objectives and develop effective nutrition care plans.
- Proficiency in providing general nutrition education and counseling.
- Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations.
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to health care facilities throughout the United States. Our consultants enjoy competitive wages and flexible work schedules.
To Apply: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity please submit your resume.
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer