Geriatric Dietitian for PACE Nutrition & MNT

Cross Country Healthcare; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy for older adults enrolled in a PACE program. This role works closely with the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized nutrition plans that support participants' health, wellness, and quality of life.

The position includes conducting nutrition assessments and MNT, creating care and meal plans, delivering counseling to participants and families,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field; master's preferred.
• Current BLS and First Aid certifications.
• Proficient with EHR systems (Epic) and general computer skills.
• Passion for improving health in older adults through nutrition care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans and meal plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling to participants and families.
• Document nutrition services accurately in the electronic health record.
• Monitor participant progress and adjust nutrition interventions as needed.
• Utilize Epic for documentation and care coordination.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition counseling

Care plan development

Documentation in EHR

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's degree preferred

BLS Certification

First Aid Certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Cross Country Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy for older adults enrolled in a PACE program. This role works closely with the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized nutrition plans that support participants' health, wellness, and quality of life.

The position includes conducting nutrition assessments and MNT, creating care and meal plans, delivering counseling to participants and families,