Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD•Port St. Joe, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to skilled care communities. The role averages 8 hours per week and requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The dietitian works with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs, provide nutrition education, contribute to MDS work, and prepare nutrition assessments with input from dining managers. The role also provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, regulatory compliance, staff training, and policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
State licensure if required for a Registered Dietitian.
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.
Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of consulting experience.
Experience in long-term care.
Two years of clinical nutrition experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with the clinical team.
Provide nutrition education.
Work with the team on MDS tasks.
Prepare 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 guide dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems.