Registered Dietitian

Starting at $48 per hour

20 Hours / week | Starting ASAP for an ongoing duration

120-bed LTC facility

LTC experience preferred

Weekdays / daytime hours

Clinical duties primarily with monthly kitchen audits

This part time position is located in Danbury, Connecticut, a charming city in the heart of Connecticut. Danbury offers a rich history, scenic parks, and a vibrant downtown area with shops and restaurants, making it an exciting place to live and work.

Key Duties

Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident in accordance with facility policies and procedures

Develop a plan of care that identifies the nutrition problems / needs of the resident and goals to be accomplished for each problem / need identified

Represent the nutrition department at interdisciplinary meetings, such as daily standup, wound and weight, QAPI, MDS and care plan meetings

Experience with electronic charting and the Nutrition Care Process

Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet order and recommend diet changes as appropriate to improve resident's nutritional status

Understanding of the State and Federal Regulations associated with the industry

Thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0 Section K and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)

Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients' protected health information

Required Licenses / Certifications

Current Registered Dietitian credentialed by CDR

CT state dietitian license is required prior to starting position

If you're looking for better work-life balance , consider consulting. Our team of recruiters expertly match dietitians to opportunities that best suit their abilities and schedule. Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team, and we pay you accordingly. This is a contracted temporary position where you'll work for Dietitians On Demand at one of our client sites.

Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include :

• Premier pay rates and full benefits package

Free continuing education

Corporate liability insurance

W2 employment status

Work-life balance by choosing when and where you work

Nutrition Care Manual access

Opportunity to earn 401K and health insurance benefits based on employment duration

Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to : phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.

Interested? Apply online or contact Emily at eadkisson@dietitiansondemand.com or (804) 660-8350

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Please note that the advertised pay rates are subject to market fluctuations, candidate availability, and individual qualifications. The final compensation offered may vary based on these factors.