Registered Dietitian - Part time

DietitianNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$28.85-$35.1/hr

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join The Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE as a Registered Dietitian in Lansing, MI. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. The Registered Dietitian does locally travel to participant homes. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Range: $28.85-$35.10

Schedule: 8a-4:30p, 2-3 days a week

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
  • A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
  • A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
  • Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
  • Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) with discretionary contribution
  • Paid Time Off + Personal Days
  • Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
  • Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
  • Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or dietetics required
  • Licensed in the state as a Dietitian. Registered Dietitian Certification required
  • Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population required
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Provides quality Nutrition Care through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, evidence based Nutrition Care Process. Specific to each disease/condition, completes the Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Interventions, on-going Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation.

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to participants and or caregivers. Reports any changes in participant status to the Interdisciplinary Team and coordinates interventions with the appropriate staff.

  • Conducts an in-person re-assessment yearly; and every six (6) months if actively involved in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care.

Also, any participant with a change of status is re-assessed in-person.

  • Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on care planning decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
  • Monitors monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, changes in chewing, swallowing, mood changes hydration status, intake, skin breakdown, reports changes to the Interdisciplinary Team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.

About Us

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities.

As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs. Located in Lansing, this community offers a welcoming, mid-Michigan setting with a strong sense of connection.

Residents enjoy nearby parks, local dining, and cultural attractions, along with easy access to Michigan State University and the surrounding areas.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition care, including assessments, diagnoses, and interventions for participants. They also function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and monitor participant health status.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics and possess a valid Registered Dietitian certification. A minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationPatient MonitoringClinical NutritionGeriatric CareNutrition Education

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian - Part time at Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,208 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
32%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,222/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

Non-profit Organizations
Alexandria, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) with Discretionary Contribution
Paid Time Off
Personal Days
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program