Registered Dietitian provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning for skilled nursing facility residents, including new admissions, quarterly reviews, and more frequent follow-up for higher-risk patients. The role combines onsite resident care with remote telehealth work, with flexible scheduling and ongoing support from a consulting team. Day-to-day work also includes monitoring weight trends, coordinating with the interdisciplinary care team, and maintaining documentation and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions and quarterly follow-up reviews, with additional monitoring as needed for high-risk residents.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintain documentation and support compliance with state and federal nutrition care regulations, including CMS and DOH requirements.
- Monitor resident weight trends weekly and/or monthly to identify changes in nutrition or hydration status.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve nutrition services and resident outcomes.
- Conduct kitchen sanitation audits and review menus for compliance with USDA guidelines.
Required
- 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 or certification if required by the state.
- Ability to provide general nutrition interventions and maintain electronic charting systems.
Preferred
- At least 1 year of clinical experience.
- Familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations.
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible schedule with the ability to choose days and hours.
- Blended onsite and remote telehealth work model.
- Additional paid travel time to and from the facility.
- Support from a dedicated consulting team.
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.