Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD•Newport News, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to a skilled care community. The role averages 16 hours per week and requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The schedule offers some flexibility within the Monday–Friday workweek. The Registered Dietitian helps ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards and works with the clinical team to monitor their nutritional needs. The consultant may provide nutrition education, collaborate on MDS work, and prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The role also provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Additional duties include training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD has provided long-term care dining programs since 1994 and serves more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. The company describes its work atmosphere as positive and inclusive and offers a network of dietitian colleagues, training, and mentoring.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
State licensure, if required for a Registered Dietitian, is required.
Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards.
Work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
Provide nutrition education and collaborate with the team on MDS work.
Prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Train and guide dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems.