Hybrid Clinical Registered Dietitian Position – Part-Time

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position – Part-Time/Hybrid Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team in California. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, combining weekly on-site support with remote work to provide high-quality nutrition care while maintaining work-life balance.

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Schedule: 24–32 hours per week Flexibility: Flexible days and hours based on facility needs. This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 short on-site visits per week, with the remainder of the weekly hours completed remotely.

Compensation

$40.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience Travel Reimbursement: Travel time to and from the facility is paid at the same hourly rate.

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 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health requirements. Maintain timely and appropriate clinical documentation. Monitor 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, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Review and approve menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure they meet applicable guidelines.

Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed. Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred. Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with residents, families, and healthcare teams. Ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations and develop, implement, and monitor effective plans for improvement. Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.

Familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations. Competency with electronic charting systems. Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and effectively manage both on-site and remote responsibilities. About RD Nutrition Consultants LLC RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist consulting firm providing Dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States.

We offer competitive wages, flexible work schedules, paid travel time, mileage reimbursement, and a supportive work environment. To Apply: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in a flexible 24–32 hour-per-week hybrid position, please submit your resume. RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer.