Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD•Phoenix, AZ

53d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian for multiple Assisted Living Communities and Behavioral Health Facilities. The consultant would be responsible for quarterly onsite visits averaging 4 to 6 hours per visit per facility to complete food safety and sanitation audits, meal/dining observation audits, and address any nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, continuing education, an extensive network of dietitians, a training and mentoring program, weekly town halls, value and appreciation for teamwork, referral bonuses, and an inclusive culture. DiningRD has been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs since 1994, providing comprehensive food and nutrition programs designed and supported by registered dietitians with extensive food service experience. They currently provide dietitian consulting and menu services to over 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. As a consulting Registered Dietitian, you will improve the lives of individuals by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards, working closely with the clinical team to monitor nutritional needs, providing nutrition education, working on MDS with the team, and formulating nutrition assessments. You will provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds, sanitation best practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will also train and guide dining managers and staff, assist with policy development, and monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.

Requirements

Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials.
Licensed (if required by State).
CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required).
State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian (Required).
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
Enjoy coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

2 years of consulting experience is preferred.
Experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required.
Clinical Nutrition: 2 years (Preferred).
Behavioral Health Nutrition: 1 year (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Complete quarterly onsite visits (4-6 hours per visit per facility).
Conduct food safety and sanitation audits.
Perform meal/dining observation audits.
Address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
Monitor the nutritional needs of residents.
Provide nutrition education.
Formulate nutrition assessments.
Provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Ensure regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.