Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD•West Vero Corridor, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to a skilled care community. The position averages 16 hours per week and requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The schedule offers some flexibility within the Monday–Friday workweek. The dietitian supports the nutritional health of long-term-care residents by working with the clinical team to monitor their nutrition needs and ensure meals meet high nutritional standards. The role may include providing nutrition education, working with the team on MDS, preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager, advising on dining services and sanitation practices, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The dietitian also trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to healthcare communities. The company offers competitive pay based on experience and current needs, along with a network of dietitians, training and mentoring, and continuing education.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; an ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics CDR number is required.
State license, if required for Registered Dietitians in the applicable state.
Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of consulting experience preferred; clinical nutrition experience is also listed as preferred.
Long-term-care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with the clinical team.
Help ensure meals meet high nutritional standards.
Provide nutrition education and participate in MDS work with the team.
Prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Help ensure 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.