Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD • Windsor, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult for an assisted living community. The consultant completes quarterly onsite visits of four hours each to conduct food safety and sanitation audits, observe meals and dining, and address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.

The role supports older adults by helping ensure meals meet nutritional standards and working with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Duties may include providing nutrition education, collaborating on MDS work, preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager, advising on dining services and sanitation practices, supporting regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring effective nutritional care systems. The schedule offers some flexibility during the Monday–Friday workweek. Work is in person.

Requirements

• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
• State license if required for a Registered Dietitian.
• CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/ASCEND.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to represent the company professionally.
• Enjoy coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of consulting experience; other factors will also be considered.
• Long-term care experience.
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarterly onsite visits of four hours each.
• Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
• Observe meals and dining.
• 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.
• Prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
• Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, and sanitation practices.
• Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Train and guide dining managers and staff.
• Assist with policy development.
• Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive pay depending on experience and current needs.
• Continuing education of 12–20 hours per year.
• Extensive network of dietitians.
• Training and mentoring program.
• Weekly town halls.
• Value and appreciation for teamwork.
• Referral bonuses.
• Inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

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