PACE Registered Dietician

Vista Community Clinic•Glendale, CA

15d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. While working with patients of different ages and health related issues, addresses complex issues surrounding food and nutrition. Responsible for creating nutritional programs based on the individuals’ specific medical and health needs. Ensure the patient’s personal and cultural preferences are incorporated into a plan that will ultimately improve their overall health. Responsible for reinforcing the proposed plans through education of the patient and their families on how to properly follow the dietary guidelines. Provide follow up on patients’ nutritional progress, making adjustments to the dietary plan as needed. Provide follow-up on patients’ nutritional progress, making adjustments to the dietary plan as needed. Provide professional advice on implementing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Requirements

Master’s degree or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university, current American Dietetics Association registration and State certification required
A minimum total of one year of personal, clinical/internship, and /or employment experience providing care or services for adults with disabilities and elderly population required.
CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult with one-time hands-on skills training
Must be a registered dietician (RD)
Dependable, flexible and resourceful.
Enjoys working with disabled and older adults.
Effective interpersonal skills to work with members, caregivers and staff.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to be self-directed and able to work independently
Organized and able to create multiple nutrition plans, budgets and schedules
Excellent communication skills
Compassionate and sensitive to patient needs and concerns
Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills
Demonstrated computer literacy including using Microsoft Office products and expertise in using Internet-based applications
Ability to use critical thinking to make decisions and problem solve
Ability and willingness to self-motivate, prioritize, and be agreeable to change processes to improve effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational, and experiential backgrounds
Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, positive, helpful attitude at all times which promotes trust

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records systems

Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive nutritional assessment on PACE members upon enrollment and a periodic nutritional review on members as scheduled.
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participation in, interdisciplinary team meetings; collaborates on care planning and nutrition related service allocation decisions.
Confers with Nutrition Services Supervisor and Speech Pathologist as needed.
Provides direct guidance to diet technician and assists with assigned members’ nutritional care.
Documents nutrition notes in the member’s electronic medical record.
Develops and implements the nutrition care plans for high-risk members including medical therapy recommendations.
Facilitates and participates in Nutritional Improvement Program (NIP) reviews as scheduled.
Provides printed nutrition notes on members for members residing in residential facilities.
Develops and implements the nutritional components of member care plans including active participation and development of therapeutic dining programs.
Responsible for the management of therapeutic diets, including modifications of the general menu to meet individual member needs and physician’s orders.
Assists in monitoring meals, including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy.
Calculates data obtained from food intake records and calorie counts, and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.
Provides instruction to members and caregivers regarding dietary regimens and nutritional requirements. This includes home, group home and nursing home visits, when necessary.
Maintains supplement and bag lunch list for assigned site(s).
Monitors appropriate supplement use for all members according to department guidelines.
Monitors sanitation of food preparation and kitchen area at assigned site(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.
Assists in the training of dietary and clinical nutrition staff as assigned.
Participates in and provides in-service education to employees and members as requested.
Assists in development of policies and procedures for nutrition services.
Participates in Member Council, reports findings, and recommends follow-up., as assigned.
Works cooperatively and harmoniously with all staff and members.
Maintains professional demeanor with families and visitors.
Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of employee, member and sensitive agency information.
Attends department meetings and in-services, as well as all mandatory agency in-services.
Keeps current with computer documentation training and education.
Maintains continuing education credits required by the American Dietetic Association.