PACE Nutrition Services Administrator

International Community Health Services • Seattle, WA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society. At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. The PACE Nutrition Services Administrator assesses nutritional status of Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) participants and oversees PACE Nutrition Services. Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions and communicate the information to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure the nutritional needs of the participants are met. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides nutrition counseling, education and therapy to participants; educates and counsels family and other caregivers regarding dietary issues; and conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments. Participates in the development of the plan of care, assists in the coordination of 24 hour care delivery, and regularly informs the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) of the nutritional needs of each participant. Coordinates Center meal service to ensure kitchen standards are met. Coordinates with contracted meal services to ensure meal plans and substitute meals meet the needs of the PACE participants. Provides education to other health care professionals as appropriate. Provides direction and supervision to Dietary Aide(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field
• Completion of a dietetic internship program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
• Active status as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Dietitian Certification with State of Washington (CD)
• One (1) year working with a frail or elderly population
• Two (2) years clinical nutrition and supervisory experience
• Active Washington State Certified Dietitian and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensure
• Active CPR and First Aid Certification within 1 month of hire

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional status of Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) participants
• Oversees PACE Nutrition Services
• Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions
• Communicates the information to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure the nutritional needs of the participants are met
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Provides nutrition counseling, education and therapy to participants
• Educates and counsels family and other caregivers regarding dietary issues
• Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments
• Participates in the development of the plan of care
• Assists in the coordination of 24 hour care delivery
• Regularly informs the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) of the nutritional needs of each participant
• Coordinates Center meal service to ensure kitchen standards are met
• Coordinates with contracted meal services to ensure meal plans and substitute meals meet the needs of the PACE participants
• Provides education to other health care professionals as appropriate
• Provides direction and supervision to Dietary Aide(s)

Benefits

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrual of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, which may be used beginning on the employee's 90th calendar day of employment
• “Share the success” bonuses
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees