Registered Dietitian (RD)- PART TIME

DiningRD•New Albany, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is actively seeking Registered Dietitians for skilled care communities. This part-time, contract position involves onsite visits Monday-Friday during regular business hours, with an average of 16 hours per month. More hours are available for those willing to travel. The role focuses on improving the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards. The Registered Dietitian works closely with the clinical team to monitor resident nutritional needs, provide nutrition education, contribute to MDS assessments, and formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. Responsibilities include providing guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation best practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role also involves training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring the implementation of 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)

Responsibilities

Complete onsite visits to skilled care communities.
Monitor the nutritional needs of residents.
Provide nutrition education.
Work on MDS assessments with the clinical team.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
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.