PACE Nutrition Services Supervisor RD (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

Available Staff Positions • Merced, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the PACE Director of Center Operations, the Nutrition Services Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, supervising and evaluating the implementation of nutrition support services to participants of the PACE program including participant screening, assessment, planning, coordination of patient services and care, counseling and referral services carried out by the Nutrition Services team.

Requirements

• Knowledge of adult and geriatrics health, nutrition, motivational interviewing and adult learning experience.
• Excellent customer services and interpersonal skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; presentation, and training skills.
• Ability to teach; analytical thinking; and ability to provide care to geriatric participants; knowledge of clinical dietetics.
• Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks; works independently, travel as required; work flexible hours; effectively interact with community agencies, patients, and clinical personnel; complete required reports.
• Valid California Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.
• Bachelor’s Degree from American Dietetic Association (ADA) accredited institution with a major in Nutrition.
• Registered in Californian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association
• Minimum one (1) year of health related job experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising a nutritional program or contractual obligation providing nutritional services
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish (oral and written) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and clinical support to the nutrition services team including general oversight of nutrition services delivered to PACE participants.
• Develop and implement nutrition service standards and procedures for the nutrition services team.
• In partnership with PACE Director of Center Operations, interview and train employees, plan assign and direct work, appraise performance, recognize and reward employees, supportive coaching, address concerns and resolve problems.
• Performs nutritional assessments and reassessments as indicated by nutrition standards.
• Provides nutrition education to participants/caregivers as ordered by physician and according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• Provides nutrition education to staff and the community.
• Works collaboratively with other team members implementing participant education.
• Coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
• Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record and communicates participant changes to team members.
• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
• Meets a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) before working independently.
• Ensures sufficient staff is oriented, and trained to provide for the nutritional needs of the patients and to maintain the service areas.
• Maintains and follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level