Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD • Fair Oaks, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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

In this long-term care consulting role, the Registered Dietitian supports residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with the clinical team. Work may include providing nutrition education, contributing to an MDS with the team, and preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The dietitian also provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; trains and guides dining managers and staff; assists with policy development; and monitors implementation of effective nutritional care systems.

Requirements

• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
• State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian.
• CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• 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 will also be considered.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
• Two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarterly onsite visits of four hours each.
• Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
• Observe meals and dining services.
• 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.
• Guide dining services, meal rounds, and sanitation practices.
• Support 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.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive pay.
• Continuing education of 12–20 hours per year.
• Extensive network of dietitians.
• Training and mentoring program.
• Weekly town halls.
• Referral bonuses.
• Inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

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