Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD•Vancouver, WA

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 perform 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 works with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Duties may include providing nutrition education, working with the team on MDS, and preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The dietitian also guides dining services, conducts meal rounds, advises on sanitation practices, supports compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD has provided food and nutrition programs for long-term care communities since 1994 and serves more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. The role offers a flexible schedule during the Monday–Friday workweek, with onsite work at the community.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; an ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics CDR number is required.
State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian in the applicable state.
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 is preferred; other factors may be considered.
Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete quarterly onsite visits of four hours per visit.
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 with the team.
Prepare 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.