Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD•Davenport, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services at a skilled nursing facility. The consultant completes weekly onsite visits of eight hours per visit, conducting food safety and sanitation audits, meal and dining observation audits, and nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. In this long-term care consulting role, the Registered Dietitian works with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Duties may include providing nutrition education, working with the team on an MDS, and preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The dietitian provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role also involves training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring effective nutritional care systems. The position is part-time and contract, with some flexibility during a Monday–Friday schedule. Work is performed in person. Pay is competitive and depends on experience and current needs.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; the CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian in the relevant state.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of consulting experience is preferred; other factors may also be considered.
Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly onsite visits of eight hours per visit.
Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
Conduct meal and dining observation audits.
Complete 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.
Formulate 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.