Part-Time Registered Dietitian

RD Nutrition Consultants

Part-time Clinical Registered Dietitian providing hybrid nutritional care for patients at skilled nursing facilities. Flexibility in scheduling with 90% remote work and one onsite visit per month.

Posted 7/23/2026part-timeCarlsbad • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $32 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualized nutrition care plans, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and utilizing electronic charting systems to enhance resident outcomes.

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Registered DietitianNutritional AssessmentNutrition Care Plan DevelopmentElectronic Charting SystemsState Licensure/Certification

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Hard Skills

Nutritional AssessmentNutrition Care Plan DevelopmentGeneral Nutrition InterventionsQuality Improvement InitiativesKitchen Sanitation AuditsMenu ReviewCritical ThinkingDocumentationWeight MonitoringNutrition Education

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationInterdisciplinary TeamworkCritical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in DieteticsRegistered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Industry Keywords

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)Department of Health (DOH)USDA GuidelinesState Survey ProcessesNutrition Care Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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 appropriate documentation.
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 and sanitary environment.
Review and approve menu on a semi-annual basis to ensure it meets USDA guidelines
Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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/certification (if mandated by the state)
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Possesses the ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, develop and implement and monitor effective plans for improvement.
Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations
Competency in electronic charting systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid travel time to and from the facility at hourly rate