Dietitian

Overview

Title: Dietitian
Location: Peridot, AZ
Shift: Day
Duration: 13 weeks + possible extension

At CWS Health, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors

Looking for a registered dietitian with experience at a critical access hospital with CDCES preferred. Duties may include any of the following: inpatient unit, outpatient clinic(s), food service evaluation, and menu development. The inpatient unit is very general for patients as this is a critical access hospital, with very little nutrition support. Outpatient clinics include medical weight loss and diabetes management with other MNT consults as ordered per physician

• Two years of recent experience planning regular and modified diets in a healthcare facility. 3 years preferred
• Two years of clinical nutrition work experience with specific emphasis on providing medical nutrition therapy targeting chronic diseases and nutrition education throughout the life cycle
• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university
• Completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Current registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• BLS certification required.
• CDCES license preferred.

• Provides MNT for inpatients and outpatients. MNT includes performing assessments, creating nutrition care planning, counseling and education, and administration of special therapies providing individualized guidance on food selection and meal preparation for disease management and prevention of complications, and follow-up as needed. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in nutrition, overseeing the medical nutrition therapy of the complex and high-risk patients.
• Provides in-service education and/or training, education programs to nursing staff, medical staff, students, healthcare personnel and the general public, as needed. Modifies patient profiles, in accordance with nutritional need, food intolerances and food preferences.
• Participates as a member of the medical team at interdisciplinary care conferences to develop and/or update a patient care plan.
• Provides MNT for adults and/or family members referred by a physician for outpatient services.
• Performs regular food service department quality assurance checks.
• Provides nutrition-related presentations/information for the community.
• Provides in-service education for Food Service personnel.
• Prepares reports and provides other documents needed to maintain accreditation with regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

CWS Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.