Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD•Fall City, NE

28d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services in a hospital setting. The role averages 16 hours per week and requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. There is some flexibility in the weekday schedule. The position offers competitive pay based on experience and current needs. As a long-term care consulting Registered Dietitian, you will help ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards and work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. You may provide nutrition education, work on an MDS with the team, and develop nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. You will provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds, sanitation practices, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will also train and guide dining managers and staff, assist with policy development, and monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to healthcare communities and describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive, with a network of dietitians, training and mentoring, and appreciation for teamwork.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
State licensure, if required for Registered Dietitians in the state where the role is performed.
Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards.
Work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
Provide nutrition education.
Work on an MDS with the team.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Ensure compliance with 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.