Registered Dietitian

Rock Entertainment Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Guide Partners is seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian in Kentucky to screen and assess participants' nutritional status and plan interventions. You will coordinate meals, monitor facilities, and collaborate with meal services to ensure nutritional needs are met.

Training may be provided for working with frail or elderly populations. The role requires CPR certification, ability to travel within the service area, and strong communication skills to educate participants and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Licensed RD in Kentucky (must be current).
• At least 1 year working with frail or elderly populations or willingness to undergo training.
• CPR certification required.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the service area.
• Proficient with technology-based tools, including EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments and plan interventions.
• Educate participants on nutrition and interventions as needed.
• Coordinate meal service and monitor kitchen facilities for standards.
• Collaborate with contracted meal services to meet participant needs.
• Share nutrition education with other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Communicate findings to Interdisciplinary Team for care planning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Multitasking

Patient education

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Registered Dietitian (KY)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm

Position Summary:

The Registered Dietitian screens and assesses participant nutritional status. 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 the 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 PACE participants. Provides education to other health care professionals as appropriate.

Position Qualifications:

• Currently licensed Registered Dietitian in the State of Kentucky.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must have flexibility to travel within the service area.
• Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical record.
• Able to work independently and as an effective member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and maintain numerous initiatives with time sensitivity.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of healthcare, healthcare systems, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid benefits and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.