Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD•Pleasant Valley, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian for skilled care communities and assisted living facilities. This position can be split or filled by one RD, requiring onsite visits Monday-Friday during regular business hours. Total hours per week may vary, with an estimated 32-36 hours monthly. The role focuses on improving the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards and working closely with clinical teams to monitor resident nutritional needs. Responsibilities include providing nutrition education, assisting with MDS, formulating nutrition assessments, guiding dining services on best practices and sanitation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The dietitian will also train dining managers and staff, assist with policy development, and monitor nutritional care systems. DiningRD, established in 1994, provides comprehensive food and nutrition programs to over 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states, supported by a team of experienced registered dietitians. The company values its employees, offering a positive work atmosphere, competitive pay, flexible schedules, and a network of expert RD colleagues.

Requirements

Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials
Licensed (if required by State)
CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian

Nice To Haves

2 years of consulting experience
Experience in Long Term Care
2 years of clinical nutrition experience
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

Responsibilities

Complete onsite visits Monday-Friday during regular business hours
Monitor the nutritional needs of the residents
Provide nutrition education
Work on an MDS (Minimum Data Set) with the 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