Registered Dietitian - Senior Nutrition & Care Team

West PACE; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) match

No on-call

Job summary

Gary and Mary West PACE in San Marcos, CA, is seeking a Dietitian to join a multidisciplinary team delivering clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets to frail elders. Under supervision, you will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, educate participants and families, supervise dietary staff, and help manage budgets while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role requires at least 1 year of experience with the frail elderly population and a strong foundation in clinical nutrition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, or dietetics.
• Certified by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian.
• Current BLS/First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants' nutritional status and dietary needs.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans.
• Educate participants, families, and caregivers.
• Oversee dietary staff and kitchen operations.
• Monitor budgets and dietary expenditures.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Nutrition education

Communication

Team collaboration

Budget monitoring

Education

CDR Registered Dietitian

BLS/First Aid certification

Tools

CACFP knowledge

Job description

Gary and Mary West PACE in San Marcos, CA, is seeking a Dietitian to join a multidisciplinary team delivering clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets to frail elders. Under supervision, you will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, educate participants and families, supervise dietary staff, and help manage budgets while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role requires at least 1 year of experience with the frail elderly population and a strong foundation in clinical nutrition