Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD•Scotts Valley, CA

5d•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 approximately 5.5 hours per visit to complete food safety and sanitation audits, observe meals and dining, and address nutrition referrals for high-risk residents. The role supports the nutritional wellbeing of long-term care residents. The Registered Dietitian works with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs, provide nutrition education, contribute to MDS work, and develop nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The consultant provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities also include training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring effective nutritional care systems. The position offers competitive pay based on experience and current needs, along with schedule flexibility during a Monday–Friday schedule. Work is performed in person.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; an ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics CDR number is required.
State licensure if required for a Registered Dietitian in the applicable state.
Strong prioritization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Ability or interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete quarterly onsite visits of approximately 5.5 hours each.
Conduct 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.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance.
Train and guide dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.