Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD • Salem, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to a skilled care community. The position averages 6 hours per week, or 24 hours per month, and requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The schedule offers some flexibility within the weekday schedule.

The Registered Dietitian supports residents’ nutritional needs and works with the clinical team to ensure meals meet high nutritional standards. Duties include providing nutrition education, contributing to MDS work and nutrition assessments, advising on dining services, conducting meal rounds, promoting sanitation best practices, supporting regulatory compliance, training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring nutritional care systems.

DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to healthcare communities and describes its workplace as supportive, with flexible schedules and a network of dietitian colleagues. Compensation is competitive and depends on experience and current needs.

Requirements

• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
• State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian.
• CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/ASCEND.
• 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 may also be considered.
• Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Provide nutrition education.
• Work with the team on MDS and formulate nutrition assessments, incorporating input from the dining manager.
• Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff.
• Assist with policy development.
• Monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive pay.
• Continuing education of 12–20 hours per year.
• Extensive network of dietitians.
• Training and mentoring program.
• Weekly town halls.
• Referral bonuses.
• Inclusive culture.
• Value and appreciation for teamwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed