Management Dietitian Consultant | Yuma, AZ

Job description

Management Dietitian Consultant – Yuma, AZ 85364 (#R10251)

✅ Why Join Us
✔️ Competitive Pay: $34.77/hour
✔️ Flexible Per-Diem Schedule
✔️ Grow Your Expertise in Veteran Long-Term Care
✔️ Make an Impact on Resident Health and Quality of Life

✅ Key Responsibilities
✔️ Clinical Nutrition & Resident Care – Assess nutritional status, create care plans, consult with interdisciplinary teams, and provide diet counseling.
✔️ Menu Planning & Analysis – Review and optimize menus, conduct nutritional analysis, and develop standardized recipes.
✔️ Food Service Operations & Compliance – Monitor meal service, conduct inspections, ensure safety and regulatory adherence.
✔️ Education & Program Development – Provide resident and staff nutrition education, develop materials, and lead in-service trainings.
✔️ Management & Quality Assurance – Support dietary supervisors, participate in QA programs, and prepare for CMS/VA surveys.
✔️ Credentialing & Professional Conduct – Maintain licensure and credentials, oversee dietitian consultants, and uphold professional standards.

✅ Qualifications
✔️ Bachelor’s or higher in Nutrition or Dietetics (accredited program)
✔️ 900+ hours of supervised dietetic practice
✔️ Current Arizona Dietitian licensure & RD/RDN registration
✔️ Food Handler’s Card & knowledge of FDA/county codes
✔️ Knowledge of MDS process & long-term care nutrition standards
✔️ Preferred: Skilled nursing/long-term care experience, CMS/VA survey prep, menu development, and large-scale food-service management
✔️ Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills