Management Dietitian Consultant

Management Dietitian Consultant - Phoenix, AZ (#R10249)

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Per Diem (As-Needed)
Hourly Rate: $32.34/hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

The Management Dietitian Consultant provides leadership and oversight for nutrition and dietetic services across Arizona State Veterans Homes, ensuring residents receive nutritionally appropriate, person‑centered care, and that all food and nutrition services comply with federal, state, local, VA, and ADVS standards. This role combines direct clinical consultation with operational management, menu development, and quality assurance in skilled nursing facility settings.

• Competitive Compensation: $32.34/hour
• Work Schedule: Per‑Diem (As needed per government contract approval)
• Professional Growth: Develop expertise in veteran long‑term care systems
• Impactful Work: Enhance nutritional health and quality of life for veterans

• Bachelor's or higher degree in nutrition or dietetics from a regionally accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent) with completion of an accredited dietetics program.
• Minimum of 900 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian or nutrition professional.
• Current licensure or certification as a dietitian or nutrition professional in the State of Arizona, in accordance with 42 CFR 483.60(a).
• Active registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) and ongoing maintenance through required continuing education.
• Current county Food Handler's Card and knowledge of applicable county Food Code and FDA Food Code.
• Knowledge of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process and long‑term care nutrition standards.

• Prior experience as a dietitian or nutrition manager in a skilled nursing facility, long‑term care, or similar geriatric care environment.
• Experience conducting facility inspections, audits, and survey preparation for CMS, VA, or state regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated background in menu development, nutritional analysis software, and large‑scale food‑service operations.

• Strong clinical nutrition assessment, care planning, and documentation skills for complex geriatric populations.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems, make sound decisions, and prioritize competing demands across multiple facilities.
• Effective communication skills (read, write, listen, and speak) with residents, families, physicians, nursing, and food‑service staff.
• Training and facilitation skills for delivering in‑service education and group instruction to clinical and non‑clinical staff.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inspections, reporting, menu cycles, and quality‑improvement initiatives across multiple sites.

• Assess residents' nutritional status, complete MDS and Care Area Assessments, and develop, implement, and update individualized nutrition care plans.
• Consult with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to determine diet prescriptions, restrictions, and modifications based on clinical needs.
• Create and implement diets and diet extensions for physician‑ordered medical diets, subject to approval by the ADVS Medical Director.
• Counsel residents and families on nutrition, diet modifications, food choices, and preparation to support wellness and disease management.

• Review proposed menus for nutritional adequacy, balance, and regulatory compliance; recommend and coordinate adjustments with food service managers. Provide nutritional analysis for menu cycles, including weekly summaries, ensuring meals meet required caloric and nutrient standards.
• Establish, implement, and periodically update menu cycles…