Registered Dietitian- Community/Outpatient

RD Nutrition Consultants

Santa Cruz, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Consulting, Corrective Action, Dietetics, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Department, Health Plan, Healthcare, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Risk, Sanitation, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Santa Cruz, CA
POSTED
10 days ago

Full Time Community & Outpatient Registered Dietitian

Join our dynamic team at RD Nutrition Consultants LLC, a leading Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm providing expert services to healthcare facilities nationwide. We are currently looking for a passionate Registered Dietitian to be a part of our growing team.
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday during business hours

  • Compensation: $55.00–$60.00 per hour depending on experience 

  • Contract Length: Minimum 13 weeks

  • 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

  • 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 to residents and families 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 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH).

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation in accordance with facility policies.

  • 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, sanitary environment.

  • Review and approve facility menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure they meet USDA guidelines.

  • Perform other tasks as assigned and within the professional scope of practice.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.

  • Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

  • Current state licensure/certification (where mandated by the state).

  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

  • Strong ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, and develop, implement, and monitor effective plans for improvement.

  • Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions and familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations.

  • 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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