Elder Care RD — Nutrition Specialist (Weekdays)

Senior Community Care of Kentucky; Prospect (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekdays schedule

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance program

Career development

Early access to wages

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans for older adults in the community. You will counsel participants, monitor progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support complex medical and nutritional needs.

The role offers a Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and salary range of $68,000–$75,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Eligibility to practice in Kentucky under credentialing and licensure requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete clinical documentation and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Valid driver's license and transportation, if required for the position's duties.
• At least one year of clinical nutrition experience with older adults or in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants and their families.
• Monitor nutritional status, dietary intake, and progress toward care goals.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate participant care.
• Support therapeutic diets, menu planning, and dining services as appropriate to the role.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate relevant findings to the care team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Licensed Dietitian

Job description

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans for older adults in the community. You will counsel participants, monitor progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support complex medical and nutritional needs.

The role offers a Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and salary range of $68,000–$75,000 based on experience.