Registered Dietitian

PACS Group; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in California is seeking a qualified dietitian to lead nutritional reviews for residents, ensuring adherence to federal and state guidelines and collaborating with the Dietary Supervisor. You will assess needs, develop care plans, monitor food safety and presentation, consult with physicians, and support the care team in delivering high‑quality nutritional services.

Responsibilities include coordinating nutrition care with the Dietary Supervisor, completing monthly reviews for

Qualifications

• Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual and significant change reviews on residents according to federal and state guidelines.
• Assist in coordination of nutrition care services with Dietary Supervisor.
• Complete nutritional reviews monthly on high risk residents (significant weight loss/gain, pressure ulcer, hemodialysis, and tube fed).

Responsibilities

• Monitor food services operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Monitor food control systems such as food temperatures, portion control, preparation methods, garnishment and presentation of food in order to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
• Inspect diet trays for conformance to physician's diet orders prior to delivery.
• Consult with physicians and other health care personnel to determine diet restrictions and nutritional needs of residents.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Job description

Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual and significant change reviews on residents according to federal and state guidelines. Assist in coordination of nutrition care services with Dietary Supervisor. Complete nutritional reviews monthly on high risk residents (significant weight loss/gain, pressure ulcer, hemodialysis, and tube fed).

• Ability to meet all health, compliance, and competency requirements.
• Attends and participates in morning meetings/stand up to facilitate communications with the team.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans in order to develop and implement dietary care plans and provides nutritional counseling as needed.
• Monitor food services operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Monitor food control systems such as food temperatures, portion control, preparation methods, garnishment and presentation of food in order to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
• Inspect diet trays for conformance to physician's diet orders prior to delivery.
• Consult with physicians and other health care personnel (Dialysis Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners, etc.) to determine diet restrictions and nutritional needs of residents.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.