Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD•Caney, KS

just now•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is actively seeking Registered Dietitians for skilled care communities and assisted living facilities. This position may be split or filled with one RD. The candidate must be able to complete onsite visits Monday-Friday during regular business hours. Total hours per week could vary dependent upon the candidate and number of communities assigned, with an estimated 32-36 hours monthly. The company is interested in individuals passionate about improving the lives of seniors and who desire to work with a company that values and respects its employees. Since its establishment in 1994, DiningRD has been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs. Their comprehensive food and nutrition programs are designed and supported by a team of registered dietitians with extensive food service experience. They currently provide dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. The company values its employees and is committed to providing them with a positive work atmosphere. As a Long-Term Care consulting Registered Dietitian, you will improve the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards. You will work closely with the clinical team to monitor the nutritional needs of the residents, providing nutrition education, working on an MDS with the team, or formulating nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. With a commitment to quality, you will 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 will share your dietary expertise by training and providing guidance to dining managers and staff, and assisting with policy development. It is also your responsibility to monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.

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)

Nice To Haves

2 years of consulting experience
Experience in Long Term Care
2 years of clinical nutrition experience
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

Responsibilities

Complete onsite visits Monday-Friday during regular business hours
Monitor the nutritional needs of residents
Provide nutrition education
Work on MDS with the clinical team
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager
Provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices
Ensure regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff
Assist with policy development
Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems