Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking Registered Dietitians to complete quarterly onsite visits at long-term care communities. Each community averages 4–6 hours of work per quarter; depending on availability and the number of communities served, the workload may reach 12–16 hours per quarter. The role includes food safety and sanitation audits, dining audits, and clinical referrals. As a long-term care consulting Registered Dietitian, you help improve seniors’ lives by ensuring meals meet high nutritional standards and working with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Activities may include providing nutrition education, working on an MDS with the team, and preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. You provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 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 competitive pay based on experience and current needs, along with a flexible schedule during the Monday–Friday workweek. Work is in person.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
- State license if required for a Registered Dietitian.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- 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 preferred; other factors may be considered.
- Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
- Two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete quarterly onsite visits at long-term care communities.
- Conduct food safety and sanitation audits and dining audits.
- Handle clinical referrals.
- Work with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
- Provide nutrition education and contribute to MDS work with the team.
- Formulate nutrition assessments with input from dining managers.
- Guide dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff.
- Assist with policy development.
- Monitor 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.
- Referral bonuses.
- Inclusive culture.
- Value and appreciation for teamwork.
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