Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult for an assisted living community. The consultant completes quarterly onsite visits of approximately six hours per visit, conducting food safety and sanitation audits, meal and dining observation audits, and nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. As a long-term care consulting Registered Dietitian, you help ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards and work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Duties may include providing nutrition education, working with the team on MDS, preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager, and advising on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. You also train and guide dining managers and staff, assist with policy development, and monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. The position offers flexibility during a Monday-to-Friday schedule. Work is performed in person. Compensation is competitive and depends on experience and current needs.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
- CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian.
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of consulting experience is preferred, though other factors will be considered.
- Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
- Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.
- Enjoy coaching and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
- Complete quarterly onsite visits of approximately six hours per visit.
- Conduct food safety and sanitation audits.
- Conduct meal and dining observation audits.
- Make 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.
- Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation 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.
- Value and appreciation for teamwork.
- Referral bonuses.
- Inclusive culture.
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