Registered Dietitian

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Dietitian displays a comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets; completes participant nutritional assessments and reassessments as needed; obtains participant food preferences and observes for adherence to dietary modifications; determines adequacy of current diet and supplements when necessary; conducts meal rounds and sanitation inspections; provides nutrition education to participants, caregivers, and PACE program staff. Essential Functions Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT); perform initial, unscheduled, and annual assessments of participants; and develop and implement the nutritional plan of care, including physician orders for special diets, for each participant. Participate in the development and implementation of QAPI activities. Be responsible for oversight of dietary aide and kitchen operations. Monitor therapeutic diets and special dietary modifications and communicate concerns with interdisciplinary team; determine each participant's need for liquid nutritional supplements and order as needed. Monitor participant food intake; follow up with dietary aide, interdisciplinary team, and participants with comments or concerns. Assess participants' access to food and make appropriate referrals to interdisciplinary team for meal preparation evaluation, Meals on Wheels, sack lunches, grocery shopping needs, and meal preparation provided. Communicate with in-home service providers regarding participants' meal preparation skills, safety in the kitchen, stock of groceries, and intake of food and fluids at home as needed. Monitor adequacy of lunch and snack menus for the center. Update sack lunch list, supplement sheet, and feeding room guide as needed. Monitor stock in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage as needed. Communicate regularly with vendors. Monitor dietary expenditures, complete budget reports, anticipate projected budgetary needs, and discuss with supervisor. Maintain a safe and sanitary working environment; and follow PACE program safety policies and procedures; handle potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practice Universal Precautions. Provide basic nutrition and sanitation education for participants, families, primary caregivers, and/or PACE program staff as needed. Participate in wound care meetings with updates on participants' nutritional status; family meetings; and work area development and department meetings. Be responsible for staff hiring, orientation, training, and development, and performance appraisal; set clear expectations and assign appropriate authority to staff; hold staff accountable for their scope of work and compliance with company policies and procedures. Interact in a courteous, pleasant, and friendly manner with participants and families, PACE program staff, and staff at contracted facilities, as applicable; and demonstrate effective partnership management skills. Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants or families. Attend and participate in all staff meetings, in‑services, projects, and committees as assigned. Adhere to and support the center's policies, practices, and procedures. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned. Be flexible in the schedule of hours worked. May require use of a personal vehicle. Other duties as assigned. Education and Certification Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics. Certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) /First Aid Certification required. Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance required. Skills and Experience Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with the frail elderly population. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets; and ability to assess clients' nutritional needs. Skilled in medical terminology, including knowledge of the appropriate documentation for completing written assessments. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with employees, participants, and the public. Must have CACFP knowledge. May require use of a personal vehicle. Medical Clearance Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment. Gary and Mary West PACE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws. Salary: $83,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Gary and Mary West PACE