Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to two assisted living communities. The consultant will make quarterly onsite visits of 4–6 hours per visit to conduct food safety and sanitation audits, observe meals and dining services, and address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. The Registered Dietitian works with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs and support nutrition assessments, nutrition education, and MDS work. The role includes providing guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The consultant also trains and advises dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/ASCEND is required.
- State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
- Ability and interest in coaching and mentoring others.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of consulting experience is preferred.
- Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
- Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quarterly onsite visits to two assisted living communities, approximately 4–6 hours per visit.
- Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
- Observe meals and dining services.
- Address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
- Work with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
- Provide nutrition education and contribute to MDS work and nutrition assessments.
- Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Train and advise 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.
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