Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD•Oregon, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian consultant for a group home. The consultant will make monthly onsite visits of two hours per visit to complete food safety and sanitation audits, meal and dining observation audits, and nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. As a long-term care consulting Registered Dietitian, you help ensure residents’ meals meet nutritional standards and work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. The broader role may include providing nutrition education, working on MDS with the team, preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager, conducting meal rounds, advising on sanitation best practices, supporting regulatory compliance, training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to healthcare communities. The position offers competitive pay based on experience and current needs, along with a flexible schedule and professional support.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian, is required.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of consulting experience is preferred; other factors may be considered.
Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete monthly onsite visits of two hours per visit at a group home.
Conduct food safety and sanitation audits.
Conduct meal and dining observation audits.
Make nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in coordination with the clinical team.
Provide nutrition education and prepare nutrition assessments, with input from the dining manager as appropriate.
Work on MDS with the team as needed.
Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation best practices, and regulatory compliance.
Train and guide dining managers and staff, and assist with policy development.
Monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems.