Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Summary
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides clinical nutrition services in long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, conducting assessments, creating care plans, and ensuring resident health compliance.
Claxton Dietetic Solutions, LLC is hiring a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services within a long-term care and rehabilitation environment. This hybrid, part-time position averages approximately 12 hours per week, with weekday onsite visits. Additional hours, including PRN opportunities at other facilities, may be available for candidates interested in expanding their schedule.
Position Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents' nutritional status and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Complete MDS assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans
- Assess resident weights and identify nutrition-related risks
- Participate in interdisciplinary nutrition risk meetings
- Conduct meal observations and perform sanitation inspections
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Active state licensure or certification, when required
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities
- Experience in long-term care or geriatric nutrition is preferred but not mandatory
Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete:
- Criminal background screening
- Tuberculosis (TB) screening
- Drug screening
Compensation & Professional Development
- Competitive pay determined by experience, licensure, job responsibilities, and geographic location
- Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities