Registered Dietitian - contingent

PACE Southeast Michigan; Clinton Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in quality improvement projects

Exposure to professional meetings

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Registered Dietitian to oversee comprehensive nutrition assessments, provide medical nutrition therapy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. This role includes developing personalized nutrition plans and monitoring participant outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and preferably one year of experience with aging adults. Knowledge of CMS guidelines and ACEND accredited programs is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with aging adults is preferred.
• Must have completed the registration exam from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Requires annual competency completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments according to CMS guidelines.
• Document nutrition diagnostic statements according to PES format.
• Formulate individualized nutrition interventions based on assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Ability to teach adults

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Completion of an ACEND accredited program

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, the Registered Dietitian (RD) implements the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) through the completion of comprehensive nutrition assessments, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of evidence-based nutrition intervention(s), and evaluation of participant progress. The RD is responsible for providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to participants and caregivers with varying levels of nutrition risk.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Participant Care Nutrition Assessment

Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment at the time of enrollment and semi-annually thereafter according to CMS guidelines.

Utilizes screening tools and applies tools in effective ways.

Utilizes medical history, laboratory data, medications, anthropometric measurements, and diet history to assess nutritional status.

Performs nutrition focused physical exam (NFPE) during assessments on participants to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition when indicated.

Evaluates psychosocial, functional, and behavioral factors related to food access, selection, preparation; physical activity; and understanding of health condition.

Evaluates participant and family’s knowledge, readiness to make changes towards positive outcomes, and motivation for changing behaviors.

Collaborates with other IDT members or other healthcare professional when indicated.

Nutrition Diagnosis

Finds patterns and possible causes for the nutrition problem.

Documents the nutrition diagnostic statement in PES (problem, etiology, and signs/symptoms) and provides supporting evidence within the documentation.

Nutrition Intervention

Formulates and determines individualized interventions focused on the etiology of the problem.

Assesses educational needs and provides individualized nutrition education and counseling based on the individual, including nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, and medical, economic, and social situation.

Coordinates nutrition plan of care with the IDT team and other healthcare professionals when indicated.

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Utilizes monitoring and evaluation techniques that consider participants nutrition needs as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.

Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress toward outcomes of nutrition interventions.

Monitors participants to be identified at high nutritional risk and provides timely follow up based on department criteria and clinical judgement.

Documentation, Coordination of Care, and Compliance Documentation

The RD is responsible for completing documentation that is relevant, accurate, and timely in the participant’s electronic medical record in accordance with standards set forth by CMS, PACE SEMI, and the department leader.

Coordination of Care and Compliance

The RD participates in Care Plan meetings as a required member of the interdisciplinary team.

The RD is responsible for effectively communicating the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team as well as other healthcare providers as warranted.

The RD understands, complies with, and promotes the Participant Bill of Rights and works to achieve high levels of participant satisfaction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A professional level of knowledge such as that required through the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field.

Completion of a dietetics program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Successful completion of the registration exam as set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Michigan does not require licensure for dietitians at this time.

Preferred (1) year of experience working with aging adults.

Establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.

Ability to apply principles of adult learning in organizing educational activities; including one-to-one teaching participants and caregivers as well as peer education formally or informally in settings such as department huddles, peer documentation reviews, and IDT/PCT in-services.

Requires a professional level of analytical skills in order problem solve and develop viable interventions.

Completion of annual department competencies.

Participates in and/or facilitates quality improvement projects resulting from data analysis.

Ensures compliance to departmental and external standards in the provision of quality focused care by attendance of professional meetings/committees and/or review of national standards of practice.

Participation in various committees as assigned.

Participates in annual, mandatory, in-service training and screening, including but limited to: infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training.

Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are variable with exposure to communicable disease, due to participant environment. Driving is required within PACE of Southeast Michigan catchment area, with possible exposure to extreme temperatures, including heat and cold. Frequent walking, bending, lifting of forty (40) pounds or more may be needed in the performance of duties.