Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult at an assisted living community. The consultant conducts monthly onsite visits of four hours each 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 and may provide nutrition education, work on an MDS with the team, and formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The role also provides guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation practices, and helps ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The dietitian trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. The position offers flexibility during a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Work is in person. Pay is competitive and depends on experience and current needs.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
- State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
- Enjoyment of coaching and mentoring others.
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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct monthly onsite visits of four hours each at an assisted living community.
- Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
- Complete meal and dining observation audits.
- Provide 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.
- Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation practices.
- Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Train and guide dining managers and staff, and assist with policy development.
- Monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Competitive pay.
- Continuing education (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.
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