Registered Dietician PACE Program

HCA•Asheville, NC

43d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, assesses nutritional status of PACE participants. 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.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or dietetics.
Licensed Dietician/ Nutritionist in State of North Carolina
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Minimum of 1 year working with a frail or elderly population.
Minimum of two (2) years clinical nutrition and supervisory experience.
(RD-STATE) Registered Dietitian - State, or (RD/RDN) Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date

Nice To Haves

MS degree with emphasis in nutrition
Skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment or care is appropriate to the age and nutritional needs of the Adult and Geriatric patients served.
Clinical experience in medical nutritional therapy, especially for common chronic diseases seen in the geriatric population (e.g. diabetes, heart disease).
Able to instruct others in the correct use of standard kitchen equipment and utensils and food handling safety.
Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
Able to manage time and prioritize tasks.
Personable, professional interactions skills with others.
Basic computer literacy.
Bachelors Degree

Responsibilities

Assesses nutritional status of PACE participants.
Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions
Communicates information to the Interdisciplinary Team
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
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.