REGISTERED DIETITIAN CONSULTANTDepartment: Dietary / Nutrition Services
Status: Consultant / Independent Contractor
Reports To: Administrator
POSITION SUMMARYThe Registered Dietitian Consultant provides nutrition oversight and clinical consultation to support resident nutritional status, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes in the Skilled Nursing Facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Complete nutrition assessments and follow-up reviews.
- Monitor residents with weight loss, poor intake, dehydration, wounds, tube feeding, or other nutritional risks.
- Develop and recommend appropriate nutrition interventions.
- Participate in care planning and support nutrition-related MDS documentation.
- Review weights, diets, supplements, menus, and meal services.
- Collaborate with Nursing, Dietary, MDS, Rehab, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide dietary and nutrition education to staff as needed.
- Participate in QAPI and identify nutrition-related trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Support survey readiness and compliance with applicable CMS and state requirements.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS- Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
- Meets applicable California requirements for dietetic practice.
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
- Knowledge of geriatric nutrition, therapeutic diets, MDS, care planning, and SNF regulations.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSThe consultant is expected to provide timely assessments, appropriate nutrition recommendations, effective follow-up of high-risk residents, regulatory support, and ongoing collaboration with facility leadership and the interdisciplinary team.
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