Management Dietitian Consultant – Tucson, AZ

Job description

Management Dietitian Consultant – Tucson, AZ 85701 (#R10250)

✅ Why Join Us
✔️ Competitive Pay: $30.61/hour
✔️ Flexible Per-Diem Schedule
✔️ Grow Expertise in Veteran Long-Term Care
✔️ Make a Real Impact on Resident Health

✅ Key Responsibilities
✔️ Clinical Nutrition & Resident Care – Assess residents, create individualized care plans, consult with 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 compliance.
✔️ Education & Program Development – Educate residents, staff, and families; lead in-service trainings; develop educational materials.
✔️ Management & Quality Assurance – Support dietary supervisors, participate in QA programs, prepare for CMS/VA surveys.
✔️ Credentialing & Professional Conduct – Maintain licensure, oversee dietitian consultants, and uphold professional standards.

✅ Qualifications
✔️ Bachelor’s or higher in Nutrition/Dietetics from an accredited program
✔️ 900+ hours of supervised dietetic practice
✔️ Current Arizona Dietitian licensure & RD/RDN registration
✔️ County 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, large-scale food-service management
✔️ Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills