Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD•Scotts Valley, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult at an assisted living community. The consultant makes quarterly onsite visits of 5.5 hours per visit to complete food safety and sanitation audits, meal and dining observation audits, and nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. In this long-term care consulting role, the Registered Dietitian works with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Duties may include providing nutrition education, working with the team on MDS, and preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The consultant guides dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation practices, and helps ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role also involves training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring implementation of effective nutritional care systems. The position offers competitive pay depending on experience and current needs, along with a flexible schedule during the Monday–Friday schedule. DiningRD describes its work as supporting long-term care dining programs and serving healthcare communities across 49 states.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
State license if required for a Registered Dietitian in the state of practice.
Effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
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, though other factors may be considered.
Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete quarterly onsite visits of 5.5 hours per visit.
Conduct food safety and sanitation audits.
Conduct meal and dining observation audits.
Complete nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
Work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
Provide nutrition education and contribute to MDS work with the team.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Train and guide dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems.