Registered Dietitian (RD) - Part Time or Consultant Dietitian

About This Role

This position involves improving the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards within skilled care communities. The role suits a Registered Dietitian who is committed to quality, enjoys coaching and mentoring, and wants to work with a company that values and respects its team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the clinical team to monitor the nutritional needs of residents
• Provide nutrition education
• Work on an MDS with the team
• Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager
• Provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff
• Assist with policy development
• Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems

Requirements

• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials
• Licensed (if required by State)
• Effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Represent the company in a professional manner
• Enjoy coaching and mentoring others
• CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
• State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian (Required)

Nice to have:

• 2 years of consulting experience
• Experience in Long Term Care
• 2 years of clinical nutrition experience

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Continuing education (12-20 hours per year)
• Extensive network of dietitians
• Training and mentoring program
• Weekly town halls
• Value and appreciation for your teamwork
• Referral bonuses
• Inclusive culture

Important Details

• Schedule: average 16-24 hours per week, Monday-Friday during regular business hours; some flexibility offered
• Employment type: part-time or contract

About the Company

DiningRD has been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs since 1994. The company provides dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. Its food and nutrition programs are designed and supported by a team of registered dietitians with extensive food service experience.