Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.  

Join The Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE as a Registered Dietitian in Louisville, KY.   This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting.   If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.  $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.  Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years .

  Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm , occasional weekends and evenings

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

 

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

Registered Dietitians play an integral role in maintaining the optimal standard of care for people in long term care; not only will you be able to share your specialized knowledge for the nutrition needs of many disease states and allergies, but you will also play a role in food preparation and menu planning, counseling patients, and administering therapeutic diets.

Essentials:  

• Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutritional care plans, evaluate and report the results appropriately
• Coordinate activities with the Director of Dietary.
• Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.
• Represent the department at various committee meetings as requested.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Dietary or Executive Director.

Required Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public, required documentation in medical records.
• Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in calculating diet patterns, tube feeds, nutritional requirements and assisting the Director of Dietary in his/her responsibilities.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year clinical nutrition experience in a geriatric healthcare setting.

Change lives for the better, and join our team today.

About Us  

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Louisville/Jefferson County) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs.  Located in the heart of Louisville, a vibrant riverfront city known for its friendly communities and rich culture. Convenient access to well-known landmarks such as Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, offering walking paths, parks, and peaceful views. 

 

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.