Geriatric RD - PACE Nutrition & Care

TALENT CONNECT EXECUTIVE SEARCH & HR SOLUTIONS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Connect Executive Search & HR Solutions places a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare organization delivering PACE programs to older adults with complex medical needs. The RD collaborates with the IDT to integrate nutrition services into comprehensive care plans and improve quality of life.

The role emphasizes individualized assessments, dietary planning, counseling, and coordination with nursing, medical providers, and food service teams onsite, with interview-based discussions on

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Completion of education and supervised practice requirements for RD/RDN credentialing.
• Strong nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning skills.
• Ability to interpret clinical information and translate recommendations into practical, participant-centered interventions.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments and monitor dietary intake, weight, hydration, and medical history.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical needs and preferences.
• Provide nutrition counseling to participants and caregivers on chronic disease management.
• Monitor dietary risk and address weight changes, intake, or dehydration.
• Participate in IDT meetings and advise on nutrition-related care adjustments.
• Collaborate with food service staff to support therapeutic diets and nutritional adequacy.
• Coordinate with nursing and medical staff to address barriers to nutrition.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Support quality improvement activities and adherence to PACE requirements.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

RD/RDN credential

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Talent Connect Executive Search & HR Solutions places a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare organization delivering PACE programs to older adults with complex medical needs. The RD collaborates with the IDT to integrate nutrition services into comprehensive care plans and improve quality of life.

The role emphasizes individualized assessments, dietary planning, counseling, and coordination with nursing, medical providers, and food service teams onsite, with interview-based discussions on