In-Home Geriatric Dietitian: Nutrition & Care Impact

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) with discretionary contribution

Paid Time Off + Personal Days

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)

Get paid early (access up to 50% of E)

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE in Lansing, MI is seeking a Registered Dietitian who travels to participant homes to provide medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessment, and ongoing care planning.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, monitor changes in status, and support residents age 55 and older in a community setting. A valid RD license and 1+ year of elderly care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or dietetics required.
• Licensed in the state as a Dietitian. Registered Dietitian Certification required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality Nutrition Care through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, evidence based Nutrition Care Process. Specific to each disease/condition, completes the Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Interventions, on-going Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to participants and or caregivers. Reports any changes in participant status to the Interdisciplinary Team and coordinates interventions with the appropriate staff.
• Conducts an in-person re-assessment yearly; and every six (6) months if actively involved in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care. Also, any participant with a change of status is re-assessed in-person.
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on care planning decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
• Monitors monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, changes in chewing, swallowing, mood changes hydration status, intake, skin breakdown, reports changes to the Interdisciplinary Team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE in Lansing, MI is seeking a Registered Dietitian who travels to participant homes to provide medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessment, and ongoing care planning.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, monitor changes in status, and support residents age 55 and older in a community setting. A valid RD license and 1+ year of elderly care experience are required.