Clinical Dietitian — Elder Care Nutrition & Care Team Lead

SNEB; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE RI is seeking a Dietitian to assess nutritional status and integrate clinical data to plan disease-specific nutrition interventions as part of the interdisciplinary team. You will guide Dietary Aide, Food Service Manager and Day Center CNA staff involved in participant meals.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR per CMS and PACE RI standards, developing nutrition care plans for high-risk participants, and educating staff and participants on dietary regimens.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and plan disease-specific interventions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direction to Dietary Aide, Food Service Manager and Day Center CNA staff involved in providing food service to participants.
• Document in the EMR in accordance with CMS and PACE RI regulations.
• Develop nutrition care plans for high risk participants and monitor weight changes.

Skills

Confidentiality

Punctuality

English literacy

Effective communication

Clinical/Skilled tasks

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

PACE RI is seeking a Dietitian to assess nutritional status and integrate clinical data to plan disease-specific nutrition interventions as part of the interdisciplinary team. You will guide Dietary Aide, Food Service Manager and Day Center CNA staff involved in participant meals.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR per CMS and PACE RI standards, developing nutrition care plans for high-risk participants, and educating staff and participants on dietary regimens.