Per Diem Registered Dietitian – Geriatric Nutrition

Brio Living Services; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Wellness reimbursement

Retirement plan

Daily pay

Referral bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Brio Living Services is seeking a Per Diem Registered Dietitian in Niles, MI to join the PACE of Southwest Michigan team. You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide MNT to older adults in a community setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, in-home visits as needed, and overseeing nutrition services within the PACE kitchen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical nutrition experience (geriatrics, long‑term care, or community health preferred).
• Minimum of one (1) year working with the frail and elderly.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), desired.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required - if certification is not held at the time of hire, it must be obtained within six months of the hire date.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments upon enrollment, semi and annually, and with any significant change in participant condition.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for chronic diseases.
• Monitor weight trends, laboratory values, oral intake, dentition, and nutritional risk indicators.
• Recommend therapeutic diets, oral nutrition supplements, and texture‑modified diets.
• Actively participate in IDT meetings, care planning, and case conferences.
• Provide individualized nutrition education and counseling to participants and caregivers.
• Conduct home visits as needed to assess food access, safety, and ability to prepare meals.
• Coordinate with home care teams to address nutrition‑related barriers in the community setting.
• Organize home delivered meals and supplements as required.
• Oversee the PACE kitchen area.
• Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance, and tray accuracy.

Skills

RD/RDN

Geriatrics

Elderly care

Diabetes education

ServSafe

Driver's license

Nutritional assessment

MNT

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition

Tools

ServSafe Certification

CDE (desired)

Job description

Brio Living Services is seeking a Per Diem Registered Dietitian in Niles, MI to join the PACE of Southwest Michigan team. You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide MNT to older adults in a community setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, in-home visits as needed, and overseeing nutrition services within the PACE kitchen.