Registered Dietician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Registered Dietitian is responsible for developing and implementing the 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 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 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.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Certification & Licensure:

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

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.