Registered Dietitian Consultant

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized Regional Registered Dietitian Consultant to oversee clinical nutrition services across skilled nursing facilities. You will ensure regulatory compliance, improve quality metrics, and mentor facility-level staff.

Salary: $100k-$150k

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight: Conduct initial and annual nutritional assessments, develop care plans, and monitor at-risk residents (e. g., pressure wounds, unintended weight loss, tube feeding).

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all facilities meet state and federal F-tags related to nutrition (specifically F-802, F-804, F-805, F-806). Prepare for and participate in surveys.

• QAPI & Audits: Perform monthly clinical chart audits (weight tracking, supplement compliance, meal acceptance) and lead performance improvement projects.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Attend daily stand-ups, care conferences, and morning meetings with nursing, rehab, and dietary managers.

• Training: Educate facility staff on therapeutic diets, texture modifications, dysphagia protocols, and proper documentation.

• Consultation: Provide expert guidance on complex cases (e. g., renal failure, advanced dementia feeding dilemmas).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.

• Licensure: Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential via CDR. State licensure for [State Name] required.

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in long-term care / skilled nursing. Prior regional or multi-facility experience strongly preferred.

• Travel: Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel between facilities daily. Mileage reimbursed.

• Tech Skills: Proficient with EMR systems (e. g., PCC, MatrixCare, PointClickCare) and MS Office.

Key Competencies

• Ability to prioritize urgent clinical needs across multiple buildings.

• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, Section K, and PDPM nutrition implications.

• Conflict resolution and diplomatic communication with state surveyors.