PACE Registered Dietitian/CDCES

VALIR PACE LLC•Shawnee, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The PRN Registered Dietitian/CDCES provides nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and follow-up for PACE participants based on identified needs. The position provides additional Registered Dietitian support primarily for the Shawnee PACE program as participant census and service needs grow, while providing Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) services to participants and interdisciplinary teams at both the OKC and Shawnee PACE programs. The RD/CDCES works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans, promote optimal nutrition and diabetes self-management, and provide additional clinical support as needed.

Responsibilities

Complete nutrition assessments, reassessments, care plan interventions, and follow-up based on participant needs.
Provide individualized nutrition counseling and education to participants and caregivers.
Provide additional RD support to the Shawnee PACE program as needed based on census, acuity, and workload.
Provide diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) as a CDCES to participants at both OKC and Shawnee.
Assist with development and implementation of standardized diabetes education and referral processes.
Collaborate with PCPs, nursing, and the IDT regarding nutrition and diabetes-related needs and recommendations.
Monitor and follow up with participants at increased nutritional or diabetes-related risk.
Document assessments, education, interventions, and follow-up in the EMR in accordance with PACE requirements.
Participate in care planning and other IDT activities as appropriate.
Provide coverage or additional RD support during periods of increased workload, staff absence, or participant need.
Perform other related duties as assigned.