Registered Dietitian

Duties:

Job Summary:

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for developing and implementing the Client nutrition services program working in close collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). In addition to delivering nutrition services such as assessments counseling to the participants, the Registered Dietitian functions as a liaison between Client and the food and supplement service providers, develops the menus and ensures compliance with all regulations pertaining to the kitchen and meal service delivery. The Registered Dietician collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote Client values, team culture and mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Conduct Nutrition assessments to determine the nutrition needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.

-Deliver and document direct care Nutrition interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants care plans including but not limited to implementing and monitoring special diets and meal intake and providing nutrition counseling to participants and families.

-Oversee the menu planning and meal delivery program to ensure that all safety and regulatory requirements are met, and participants receive the correct special diets.

-Oversee the coordination of supplements as ordered.

-Provide staff training to day center staff on the meal delivery program as needed.

-Work with the PACE Physician and other members of the IDT to support smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.).

-Support the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner.

-Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants condition or psychosocial status.

-Be legally authorized to perform in position location, required.

-Only act within the Product of his or her authority to perform.

-Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that may include evening nights, weekends.

-Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

-Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about team members, participants, and families.

-Follow Client policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.

-Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities.

-Timely completion of all mandated trainings and education.

-Timely completion of all mandated occupational health screenings as needed.

-Exercises flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve.

-Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

-Minimum of four years experience managing nutrition services in a similar setting.

-Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.

-Minimum of one year of experience with a frail or elderly population.

-Excellent organizational and communication skills.

-Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

-Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

-Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

-Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-N/A

Education:

Required Education:

-N/A

Preferred Education:

-Bachelor s Degree

Required Certification & Licensure:

-Registered Dietitian (RD) Credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

-BLS

Preferred Certification & Licensure:

-N/A