Registered Dietitian

Clear Destination Inc.; Elizabethtown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to screen and assess participant nutritional status and plan intervention strategies.

The role involves coordinating meal services, educating participants, and collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team to ensure nutritional needs are met. Responsibilities include coordinating with contracted meal services, monitoring kitchen facilities, and providing nutrition education to other health care professionals.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Dietitian in Kentucky.
• Experience with frail/elderly population or willingness to be trained.
• CPR certification.
• Willingness to travel within the service area.
• Proficient with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess participant nutritional status and plan interventions.
• Coordinate meal service and monitor kitchen facilities to meet standards.
• Educate participants and health care professionals on nutrition.
• Collaborate with contracted meal services to meet PACE participants’ needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Travel flexibility

EMR proficiency

Education

Registered Dietitian license (KY)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

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.