Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to consult for an assisted living community. The consultant makes quarterly onsite visits of approximately six hours per visit to conduct food safety and sanitation audits and meal and dining observation audits, and to 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, contributing to MDS work, preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager, guiding dining services, conducting meal rounds, promoting sanitation best practices, and supporting compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The consultant also trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. The position offers a flexible Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is competitive and depends on experience and current needs.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
- State licensure if required for a Registered Dietitian.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
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.
- Enjoy coaching and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quarterly onsite visits of approximately six hours per visit.
- Complete food safety and sanitation audits.
- Conduct meal and dining observation audits.
- 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.
- Prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
- Provide guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation best practices, and regulatory compliance.
- 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.
- Value and appreciation for teamwork.
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