Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult for two assisted living communities. The consultant will conduct quarterly onsite visits lasting 4–6 hours per visit to complete food safety and sanitation audits, meal and dining observation audits, and nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. The role focuses on supporting seniors’ nutritional well-being in long-term care settings. The Registered Dietitian works with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs and may provide nutrition education, contribute to MDS work, and prepare nutrition assessments with input from dining managers. The consultant provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities also include training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; an ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics CDR number is required.
- State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian in the applicable state.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
- Interest in coaching and mentoring others.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of consulting experience is preferred; the employer will consider other factors.
- 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, with each visit lasting 4–6 hours.
- Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
- Complete meal and dining observation audits.
- Make nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
- Work with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
- Provide nutrition education and contribute to MDS work as needed.
- Prepare nutrition assessments with input from dining managers.
- Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, and sanitation practices.
- Help 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.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Competitive pay based on experience and current needs.
- Continuing education of 12–20 hours per year.
- Extensive network of dietitians.
- Training and mentoring program.
- Weekly town halls.
- Value and appreciation for teamwork.
- Referral bonuses.
- Inclusive culture.
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