Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian consultant for an assisted living community. The consultant will make monthly onsite visits of four hours per visit to complete food safety and sanitation audits, meal and dining observation audits, and nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. The role supports the nutritional well-being of seniors in long-term care. The dietitian works with the clinical team to monitor residents' nutritional needs and may provide nutrition education, contribute to MDS work, and prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The dietitian also provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; trains and guides dining managers and staff; assists with policy development; and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials and CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of consulting experience preferred; other factors will also be considered.
- Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
- Two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
- Enjoy coaching and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
- Complete monthly onsite visits of four hours per visit.
- Conduct food safety and sanitation audits.
- Conduct meal and dining observation audits.
- Make nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
- Work with the clinical team to monitor residents' nutritional needs.
- Provide nutrition education and contribute to MDS work and nutrition assessments as needed.
- Guide dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- 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 depending on experience and current needs.
- Continuing education of 12–20 hours per year.
- Extensive network of dietitians.
- Training and mentoring program.
- Weekly town halls.
- Referral bonuses.
- Inclusive culture.
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