Registered Dietician

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Quality training and continuing education

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Dietician, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the nutritional health of elderly participants. In this rewarding position, you will assess nutritional needs, implement tailored interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care. With a focus on quality nutrition and education, you will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. This role offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including medical coverage and a retirement plan, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate professionals looking to contribute to community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or dietetics required.
• Minimum of one year experience with frail or elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess nutritional status for participants.
• Plan and implement nutrition interventions and educate participants.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutritional Counseling

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Come join our awesome team as a Registered Dietician at the Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE. With awesome benefits and great work environments you will love it here!

Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Job Highlights:

$33.62-$36.02

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance;
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

About the job:

The Registered Dietician under the supervision of the Center Manager screens and assesses participant nutritional status for Senior Community Care participants. Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions and communicates the information to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure the nutritional needs of the participants are met. Performs nutritional assessment and provides nutritional education for Senior Community Care participants requiring interventions. Coordinates serving of meals; monitors/coordinates kitchen facilities to ensure standards are met. Coordinates with contracted meal services to ensure meals meet the needs of the Senior Community Care participants. Provides education to other health care professionals as appropriate. Provides direction and supervision to Dietary Aide.

Required Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or dietetics required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Must be able to clear Background Check and Drug Screen.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• 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, ongoing 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 participates 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.
• Documents nutrition notes and all other pertinent activities in the participant’s medical record according to Senior Community Care standards.
• Provides nutritional counseling and education for Senior Community Care program participants and or caregivers using appropriate materials.
• Provides nutritional educational programs to own department or other departments/Senior Community Care staff.
• Assists in monitoring meals, including intake, diet compliance and tray.