Registered Dietitian

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Time Type

Full time

Department: PACE Meals and Nutrition

All Locations

801 Broadway

Position Summary

The PACE Registered Dietitian (RD) is an integral member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team.

In this capacity, the RD conducts clinical assessment, develops care plans, and coordinates interventions to support participants’ nutritional health and management of chronic health conditions consistent with PACE policy and procedure and evidenced-based guidelines for medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process.

Additionally, RDs oversee nutrition-related competencies for Dietary Assistants in the PACE Center and all PACE Health Aides. RDs report directly to the Nutrition Manager. Clinical competencies are evaluated through Peer Review.

RDs participate in NeighborHealth Nutrition Department activities that support clinical excellence.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Completes nutrition assessments and implements care plans at enrollment, annually, and at status changes appropriately and in a timely manner per policies and procedures.

Completes progress notes and updates care plan problems, goals, and interventions and/or functional status tool appropriately and in a timely manner per policies and procedures.

Provides chronic care management based on participant-centered goals and in keeping with current evidence based practice.

Addresses high risk nutrition-related issues including weight loss and skin breakdown and assesses participants appropriately per policies and procedures. Manages site-specific list of participants at high risk for weight loss and is prepared to discuss monthly at team meetings.

Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with the participant/caregiver and other members of the IDT in development and implementation of team goals and related plan of care.

Provides culturally, linguistically and age-appropriate nutrition counseling to participants and family members/caregivers.

• Qualifications and Requirements
• BS or MS preferred.

At least one year as a Registered Dietitian. At least one year experience with elders.

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RL) or RD eligible from an accredited Academic institution.
• Obtains state licensure within 3 months of hire.
• Maintains State and National registration/licensure.
• Maintains the American Dietetic Association Professional Portfolio.
• ServSafe Safety Certification (including Massachusetts Allergen Training Certification)
• CDE preferred
• Salary Range: $65,520-$101,920

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