Geriatric Dietitian for PACE — Part-Time, On-Site

Golden Valley Health Centers; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Golden Valley Health Centers in Merced, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to support nutrition care for Central Valley PACE participants. You will evaluate nutritional status, develop and implement care plans, and communicate findings to physicians.

The role requires geriatric nutrition knowledge, ADA-compliant education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, on-site, with potential for home visit assessments as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult and geriatric health, nutrition, motivational interviewing.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; proficient with Office; strong presentation and training abilities.
• Ability to teach, analyze, and provide care to geriatric participants; knowledge of clinical dietetics.
• Valid California driver’s license and the ability to perform home visit assessments.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutritional assessments and reassessments as indicated by nutrition standards.
• Provides nutrition education to participants/caregivers as ordered by physician and according to the ADA standards.
• Provides nutrition education to staff and the community.
• Works collaboratively with other team members implementing participant education.
• Coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
• Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record and communicates participant changes to team members.
• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
• Meets a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Ensures sufficient staff is oriented, and trained to provide for the nutritional needs of the patients and to maintain the service areas.
• Maintains and follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Geriatrics nutrition

Motivational interviewing

Adult learning

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Teaching & training

Analytical thinking

Home visits

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Golden Valley Health Centers in Merced, CA is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to support nutrition care for Central Valley PACE participants. You will evaluate nutritional status, develop and implement care plans, and communicate findings to physicians.

The role requires geriatric nutrition knowledge, ADA-compliant education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, on-site, with potential for home visit assessments as needed.