Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian for an Assisted Living Community. Consultant would be responsible for quarterly onsite visits (2 hours/visit) to complete food safety and sanitation audit, meal/dining observation audit, and any nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. As a Long-Term Care consulting Registered Dietitian, you improve the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards. You work closely with the clinical team to monitor the nutritional needs of the residents. You might be providing nutrition education, working on an MDS with the team, or formulating your nutrition assessment with input from your dining manager. With a commitment to quality, you provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices as well as ensuring regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. You share your dietary expertise by training and providing guidance to dining managers and staff as well as assisting with policy development. It is also your responsibility to monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. You feel great knowing that your work makes a difference in the lives of the seniors you serve!
Requirements
- Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials
- Licensed (if required by State)
- CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
- State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian (Required)
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to represent the company in a professional manner
- Enjoy coaching and mentoring others
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of consulting experience
- Experience in Long Term Care
Responsibilities
- Complete food safety and sanitation audit
- Conduct meal/dining observation audit
- Address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents
- Monitor the nutritional needs of residents
- Provide nutrition education
- Formulate nutrition assessments
- Provide guidance on all dining services
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff
- Assist with policy development
- Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Pay
- Continuing Education - 12-20 hours per year
- Extensive Network of Dietitians
- Training and Mentoring Program
- Weekly Town Halls
- Value and Appreciation for Your Teamwork
- Referral Bonuses
- Inclusive Culture
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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