Registered Dietitian – Part-Time

RD Nutrition Consultants

. Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, reassessments, and follow-ups for skilled nursing residents .

Posted 10/10/2026part-timeTacoma • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $45 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments and developing individualized care plans for skilled nursing residents, with a strong focus on clinical nutrition and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Dietitian CredentialClinical Nutrition ExperienceNutrition Assessment and Care PlanningElectronic Medical Record ExperienceInterdisciplinary Care Understanding

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Hard Skills

Nutrition AssessmentNutrition InterventionsTherapeutic Diet RecommendationsIndividualized Nutrition Care PlansWeight MonitoringClinical DocumentationNutrition Education

Soft Skills

Strong Clinical JudgmentOrganization SkillsTime-Management SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian CredentialState Licensure/Certification

Industry Keywords

Skilled NursingLong-Term CareGeriatric NutritionNutritional Risk AssessmentRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, reassessments, and follow-ups for skilled nursing residents
Identify residents at nutritional risk and develop nutrition interventions and recommendations
Monitor residents with weight changes, pressure injuries, altered skin integrity, poor oral intake, enteral nutrition, renal disease, diabetes, and other conditions affecting nutritional status
Review weight trends, laboratory values, meal intake, supplements, medications, and other clinical information
Develop and update individualized nutrition care plans, goals, and interventions
Recommend therapeutic diets, oral nutrition supplements, food preferences, and other nutrition interventions
Communicate nutritional-status changes and recommendations to nursing, physicians/providers, dietary staff, and interdisciplinary team members
Complete timely documentation in the facility’s electronic medical record
Participate in interdisciplinary care plan, weight, wound/skin, and other clinical meetings
Provide nutrition education to residents and/or family members
Collaborate with the Food Service Director/CDM and facility team regarding resident nutrition needs and concerns
Assist with regulatory compliance related to nutrition services and survey preparation
Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to facility policies, procedures, and residents’ rights
Perform additional nutrition-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
State licensure/certification as required
Clinical nutrition experience
Skilled nursing or long-term care experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with nutrition assessment and care planning for geriatric and medically complex residents
Experience with electronic medical record/charting systems
Understanding of interdisciplinary care in a skilled nursing environment
Strong clinical judgment, organization, and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the facility’s interdisciplinary team
At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling
Approximately 50% remote work
Competitive compensation/wages
Support from an experienced nutrition consulting team