Geriatric Dietitian — Community & Home Care

Pace-Organization-of-Rhode-Island-; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE RI is seeking a Dietitian to assess participants' nutritional status and plan disease-specific interventions as part of the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides direction to Dietary Aide, Food Service Manager and Day Center CNA staff involved in providing food service to participants.

The Dietitian will document in the EMR per CMS and PACE RI regulations, develop nutrition care plans for high-risk participants, and participate in care planning and program quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Rhode Island Dietitian/Nutritionist License (LDN) required.
• American Dietetics Association Registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and coordinates nutrient delivery with staff to meet quality standards.
• Documents assessments and nutrition plans in the EMR per CMS and PACE RI regulations.
• Develops nutrition care plans for high-risk participants and monitors weight changes.
• Provides nutrition education to participants and caregivers; supports care planning decisions.
• Collaborates within the interdisciplinary team on nutrition services and quality improvements.

Skills

Confidentiality

Dependable attendance

English literacy

Effective communication

Clinical nutrition skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's Degree

Job description

PACE RI is seeking a Dietitian to assess participants' nutritional status and plan disease-specific interventions as part of the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides direction to Dietary Aide, Food Service Manager and Day Center CNA staff involved in providing food service to participants.

The Dietitian will document in the EMR per CMS and PACE RI regulations, develop nutrition care plans for high-risk participants, and participate in care planning and program quality improvement activities.