Clinical Dietitian — Elder Care PACE (6-Month)

St. Paul's Senior Services; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 17 days

Education reimbursement up to $3,000 a

PSLF eligible

403(b) with match

Paid sick time

Child care available

Upward mobility

Job summary

St. Paul’s PACE Reasner in San Diego seeks a registered dietitian to screen and assess participants’ nutritional status, plan interventions, and educate staff. You will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and supervise meal services to meet participants’ needs.

The role supports the PACE program for adults 55+, with duties including nutrition education, documentation, and collaboration with contracted meal services. Six-month temporary assignment with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: degree in food and nutrition; RD required.
• Experience: 1 year with frail or elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess participant nutritional status.
• Plan and implement nutrition interventions and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide nutritional education for SP PACE participants.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Job description

This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration of 6 months.

Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Dietitian Manager, the dietitian screens and assesses participant nutritional status for St. Paul’s PACE (SPP) participants. Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions and communicates the same to the interdisciplinary team to ensure the nutritional needs of the participants are met. Performs nutritional assessment and provides nutritional education for St. Paul’s PACE participants requiring interventions. Assists with and helps to coordinate serving of meals and monitors/coordinates kitchen facility to ensure standards are met. Assists with coordination with contracted meal services to ensure meals meet the needs of the St. Paul’s PACE participants. Provides education to other health care professionals as appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college withmajor studies in food and nutrition or related field. Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) as confirmed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population both individually and in groups required.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
• Effective skills in assessment of nutritional needs of frail older adults.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.