Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult for multiple assisted living communities in the Columbus area. The consultant completes quarterly onsite visits of 4–6 hours per visit to conduct food safety and sanitation audits, meal and dining observation audits, and nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. The role supports long-term care dining programs by helping ensure meals meet nutritional standards and by working with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Activities may include providing nutrition education, working with the team on MDS, preparing nutrition assessments with input from dining managers, advising on dining services and meal rounds, promoting sanitation best practices, and supporting compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The dietitian also trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors effective nutritional care systems. The position offers a flexible schedule during the Monday–Friday workweek and competitive pay based on experience and current needs. Work is in person.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
- State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian, is required.
- Clinical nutrition experience of 2 years is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of consulting experience is preferred.
- Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
- Enjoys coaching and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
- Complete quarterly onsite visits to assisted living communities, with each visit lasting 4–6 hours.
- Conduct food safety and sanitation audits.
- Conduct meal and dining observation audits.
- Provide nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
- Work with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
- Provide nutrition education and work with the team on MDS.
- Prepare nutrition assessments with input from dining managers.
- Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, and sanitation best practices.
- Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- 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: 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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