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RD Nutrition Consultants
Owatonna, Minnesota · Hybrid

Clinical Registered Dietitian – Full-Time (Hybrid/Primarily Remote)

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67k-$75k

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Job Description

Clinical Registered Dietitian – Full-Time (Hybrid/Primarily Remote)

Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC

Overview

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a full-time Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our growing team. This unique opportunity offers the flexibility of working primarily remotely while maintaining meaningful on-site involvement through just one required on-site visit per month. This position is ideal for an experienced Registered Dietitian seeking an excellent work-life balance while providing high-quality clinical nutrition services to a skilled nursing facility.

  • Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
  • Work Model: Hybrid (Primarily Remote)

Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of working primarily from home! Only one on-site visit per month is required, with the remainder of your work completed remotely via telehealth. You will have flexibility in scheduling your workdays and hours in coordination with the facility.

Annual Salary: $66,560–$74,880, based on experience

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

Travel Reimbursement

  • Paid travel time at your regular hourly rate for the required monthly on-site visit
  • Mileage reimbursement for all required travel

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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health (DOH) requirements.

  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Monitor residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential nutrition or hydration concerns.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes.
  • Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
  • Review and approve facility menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure compliance with USDA guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned within the Registered Dietitian scope of practice.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
  • Current state licensure/certification (if required by the state).
  • Minimum of one year of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities.
  • Experience developing and implementing individualized nutrition interventions.
  • Familiarity with state survey processes and long-term care nutrition regulations.
  • Competency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Why Join RD Nutrition Consultants?

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian consulting firm providing nutrition professionals to healthcare facilities nationwide. We are committed to supporting our dietitians with:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Primarily remote work with only one required on-site visit per month
  • Flexible scheduling that promotes work-life balance
  • Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities to work with a variety of healthcare settings across the United States

To Apply

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume for consideration.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationMenu approvalRegulatory complianceLong-term care regulations

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Registered Dietitian – Full-Time (Hybrid/Primarily Remote) at RD Nutrition Consultants a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About RD Nutrition Consultants

Hospitals and Health Care
Bellevue, NE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Paid travel time
Mileage reimbursement