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Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$84,546 / year median in Rhode Island
+13% projected growth
Job Description
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 personARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CONSULTING TEAM?
Question?Email our recruiter:
Melissa.Cruz@DiningRD.com