Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES INC•Santa Rosa, CA

76d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian for multiple Assisted Living Communities and Memory Care Communities. This consultant role involves quarterly onsite visits to complete food safety and sanitation audits, meal/dining observation audits, and address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. Each visit is estimated to take 15-16 hours per quarter. The position offers a flexible schedule and competitive pay, with opportunities for continuing education, networking with other dietitians, and training. DiningRD, established in 1994, specializes in long-term care dining programs supported by registered dietitians with extensive food service experience, serving over 4,000 healthcare communities nationwide. The company values its employees and strives to provide a positive work atmosphere with competitive compensation and flexible schedules.

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.
2 years of clinical nutrition experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Complete quarterly onsite visits to Assisted Living Communities and Memory Care Communities.
Conduct food safety and sanitation audits.
Perform meal and dining observation audits.
Address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
Monitor the nutritional needs of residents in collaboration with the clinical team.
Provide nutrition education.
Work on MDS 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.