Registered Dietitian

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team in Lowell, MA. The RD provides nutrition education and assessments to PACE participants and supports care planning with the IDT to meet program standards.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the Nutrition Coordinator and Site Coordinator to help frail elders remain safely in the community. Responsibilities include nutritional assessments, communicating with the IDT, planning supplements for high-risk

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nutrition (preferred).
• Registered Dietitian with current state licensure in MA.
• Two years of experience in a community setting.
• One year of experience with geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ nutritional status at enrollment and annually.
• Share participant information with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Plan for dietary supplements for high-risk participants.
• Document observations and changes for ADH staff clinicians.
• Participate in family meetings/case conferences as needed.
• Provide follow-up treatment and teaching as needed.
• Make home visits as requested.
• Interact professionally with participants, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Maintain timely records and documentation.
• Meet fit-test requirements and respirator use constraints.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Master of Science in Nutrition

Job description

The Registered Dietitian serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. This individual works under the direction of the Nutrition Coordinator and the Site Coordinator. The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition education and assessments to the PACE participants. He/she participates as a member of the IDT in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards and policies of the PACE model of care. The Registered Dietitian works in tandem with the Team to achieve the PACE Mission of assisting frail elders to remain living in the community for as long as they can do so safely.

Essential Functions

1. Assesses the participants’ nutritional status at the time of enrollment, annually thereafter, and as needed.
2. Shares relevant participant related information with the Interdisciplinary Team.
3. Helps with planning for dietary supplements for high risk participants.
4. Reports observations and participant changes, including but not limited to behavioral changes, to the ADH staff clinicians.
5. Participates in family meetings / case conferences, as needed.
6. Provides follow-up treatment and teaching, as needed.
7. Makes home visits, as requested.
8. Interacts with participants and caregivers / families in a professional and courteous manner.
9. Interacts with other providers and community professionals in a courteous and professional manner.
10. Responsible for the maintenance of appropriate records and documentation in a timely manner.
11. Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Participates in Quality Improvement projects and assessments, as needed.
2. Participates in Element Care Committees, as required, and communicates relative information, as necessary.
3. Completes the required annual Health Stream trainings in a timely manner.
4. Adheres to all policies and procedures and supports the Primary Vision Statement.
5. Adheres to the confidentiality policy of Element Care including HIPAA guidelines pertaining to the release of participant information.
6. Flexible to perform other related jobs, as is reasonable.

Essential Job Requirements

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Master of Science Degree in Nutrition (preferred)
• Registered Dietitian through CDR and possess current state licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience working in a community setting.
• One (1) year of experience working with the geriatric population.

Required Skills

• Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly with all employees, so that relevant information is communicated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to lead independently and to be able to work well with others.
• Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to pay attention to detail, to be a self-starter, and to complete tasks on time.
• Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences.
• COVID vaccinated preferred.

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Compensation details: 79000-91000 Yearly Salary