Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD•Bossier City, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult for an assisted living community. The consultant conducts quarterly onsite visits of six hours each, completing 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 helps ensure residents’ meals meet nutritional standards and works with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Work may include providing nutrition education, collaborating with the team on MDS work, and preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The consultant provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The role also includes training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring effective nutritional care systems.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
State licensure as a Registered Dietitian, if required by the state.
Strong prioritization, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to represent the company professionally and coach and mentor others is sought.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct quarterly onsite visits of six hours each.
Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
Conduct 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 with the team.
Prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Guide dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation practices, and support regulatory compliance.
Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.