Geriatric RD - Per Diem PACE Nutrition Care

Golden Valley Health Centers; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Valley Health Centers is hiring a Registered Dietitian (per diem) to deliver nutrition care and education within Central Valley PACE programs. The role supports evaluation, planning, and communication of nutrition plans to physicians and health professionals, with initial training at Modesto before Stockton becomes operational.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Health Science, RD certification, California driver’s license, and ability to work with geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult and geriatrics health, nutrition.
• Ability to educate participants and caregivers per physician orders.
• Ability to work with geriatric populations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Provide nutrition education to participants, caregivers, staff, and community.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan participant care.
• Coordinate 24-hour care delivery.
• Document changes in medical records and notify the team.
• Monitor participant health changes and report to the nurse.
• Participate in IDT meetings and care planning.
• Ensure staff training for nutritional needs and safety.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Motivational interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Health Science

Registered Dietitian (RD)

BLS CPR (AHA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Golden Valley Health Centers is hiring a Registered Dietitian (per diem) to deliver nutrition care and education within Central Valley PACE programs. The role supports evaluation, planning, and communication of nutrition plans to physicians and health professionals, with initial training at Modesto before Stockton becomes operational.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Health Science, RD certification, California driver’s license, and ability to work with geriatric populations.