Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD•Windsor, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult for an assisted living community. The consultant makes quarterly onsite visits, each lasting four hours, to conduct food safety and sanitation audits, observe meals and dining services, and address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. In this long-term care consulting role, you will work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs and support high-quality meals. Work may include providing nutrition education, contributing to an MDS with the team, and developing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. You will guide dining services through meal rounds, sanitation best practices, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will also train and guide dining managers and staff, assist with policy development, and monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. The position offers competitive pay based on experience and current needs. The work schedule has some flexibility during the Monday–Friday schedule. Work is in person.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/ASCEND 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.
Ability or interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct quarterly onsite visits of four hours each.
Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
Complete meal and dining observation audits.
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 with the team as applicable.
Develop nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
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 implementation of effective nutritional care systems.