Part-Time Registered Dietitian

RD Nutrition Consultants

Clinical Registered Dietitian providing nutritional assessments and care in a part-time hybrid role. Flexible schedule with in-person and remote responsibilities in healthcare.

Posted 7/23/2026part-timeLovington • 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 InterventionsKitchen Sanitation AuditsMenu Review for USDA Guidelines

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCritical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Industry Keywords

Nutrition Care RegulationsQuality Improvement InitiativesInterdisciplinary Care TeamState Survey ProcessesClinical Experience

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.
Maintain appropriate documentation.
Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly.
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.
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.
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