Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Continuing Education 12-20 hours/yr

Extensive RD Network

Training and Mentoring Program

Weekly Town Halls

Teamwork recognition

Referral Bonuses

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian for skilled care communities. You will conduct onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with total hours per month averaging 36–40. The role focuses on ensuring high-nutrition standards and collaborating with clinical teams to meet residents’ needs.

Quallifications include CDR credentials and state licensure where required. Prior consulting in long-term care is preferred, and there is an emphasis on coaching, mentoring, and

Qualifications

• CDR credentials required or pending licensure as applicable.
• 2 years of consulting experience preferred; other factors considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' nutritional needs in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Provide nutrition education to staff and residents.
• Assist with MDS processes and formulate nutrition assessments with input from dining managers.
• Train and mentor dining staff; contribute to policy development.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in dining services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Nutrition assessment

Education

CDR credentials

State license

Job description

Description

DiningRD is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian/s for skilled care communities. Candidate must be able to complete onsite visits Monday-Friday during regular business hours. Total hours per month average 36-40 hours.

Are you interested in improving the lives of seniors? Do you have the desire to work with a company that values and respects you? If so, please keep reading!

This position earns competitive pay depending on experience and current needs.

We provide our employees great benefits and perks, including:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• 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

ABOUT DININGRD

Since our establishment in 1994, we have been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs. Our comprehensive food and nutrition programs are designed and supported by a team of registered dietitians with extensive food service experience. We currently provide dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states.

Our incredible team of dining professionals is what makes our company successful. We value our employees and are committed to providing them with a positive work atmosphere. Our team enjoys competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to work with a network of expert RD colleagues.

Learn more on our website at diningrd.com.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD)

As a Long-Term Care consulting Registered Dietitian, you improve the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards. You work closely with the clinical team to monitor the nutritional needs of the residents. You might be providing nutrition education, working on an MDS with the team, or formulating your nutrition assessment with input from your dining manager. With a commitment to quality, you provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices as well as ensuring regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. You share your dietary expertise by training and providing guidance to dining managers and staff as well as assisting with policy development. It is also your responsibility to monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. You feel great knowing that your work makes a difference in the lives of the seniors you serve!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials
• Licensed (if required by State)

2 years of consulting experience is preferred, but we will consider many factors. Experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required. Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? Can you represent our company in a professional manner? Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring others? If yes, give us the chance to review your information!

WORK SCHEDULE

This position does offer some flexibility during your M-F schedule!

Experience:

• clinical nutrition: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
• State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location:

In person