Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD•Meridian, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to skilled care communities. The role averages 16 hours per month and requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Some flexibility is available within the weekday schedule. The Registered Dietitian works with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs and ensure meals meet high nutritional standards. Work may include nutrition education, collaborating on MDS processes, and preparing nutrition assessments with input from dining managers. The role also provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation best practices, and regulatory 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. DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. The company describes its work as nurturing joy through food in long-term care dining programs and emphasizes a positive, inclusive work atmosphere and a network of dietitian colleagues.

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

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with clinical teams.
Provide nutrition education and collaborate with the team on MDS processes.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from dining managers.
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 implementation of effective nutritional care systems.