Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a contract Registered Dietitian consultant to serve an assisted living community. The consultant will make quarterly onsite visits of approximately four hours per visit to conduct food safety and sanitation audits, observe meals and dining, and address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. The role supports the nutritional well-being of long-term care residents by working with the clinical team to monitor their needs. Duties may include providing nutrition education, contributing to MDS work and nutrition assessments, advising on dining services and meal rounds, promoting sanitation best practices, and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The dietitian also trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. The position offers flexibility during a Monday-to-Friday schedule. Compensation is competitive and depends on experience and current needs.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
- CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ASCEND) is required.
- State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian, is required.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
- Willingness to coach and mentor others.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of consulting experience preferred; other factors may also be considered.
- Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
- Two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete quarterly onsite visits of approximately four hours each.
- Conduct food safety and sanitation audits.
- Observe meals and dining.
- Address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
- Work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
- Provide nutrition education and contribute to MDS work and nutrition assessments.
- Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation best practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Train and guide dining managers and staff.
- Assist with policy development.
- Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Competitive pay.
- Continuing education of 12–20 hours per year.
- Network of dietitians.
- Training and mentoring program.
- Weekly town halls.
- Referral bonuses.
- Inclusive culture.
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