Geriatric Dietitian – Personalized Nutrition & Care Plans

Senior Community Care of Northern Kentucky; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and personal days

Wellness incentives up to $350

Employee assistance program

Career development, training, and SCH/

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and counsel participants in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. This full-time role emphasizes patient-centered nutrition care and documentation.

The RD will coordinate with care teams across dining services and clinical teams, supporting therapeutic diets and care plans for older adults in the community.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
• Eligibility to practice in Kentucky.
• 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 interdisciplinary team to coordinate participant care.
• Support therapeutic diets, menu planning, and dining services as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate findings to the care team.

Skills

RD/RDN credential

Communication skills

Clinical nutrition experience

Documentation and teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Dietitian

Job description

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and counsel participants in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. This full-time role emphasizes patient-centered nutrition care and documentation.

The RD will coordinate with care teams across dining services and clinical teams, supporting therapeutic diets and care plans for older adults in the community.