Registered Dietitian | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions•Stockton, CA

1d•$98,508•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working on behalf of a healthcare organization whose PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. Their innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites the organization’s passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. They employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to organizational values, team culture, and mission.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian
At least two (2) years of experience directing nutrition services in a similar setting.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / First Aid Certification required.
Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and IDT members.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience with frail or elderly populations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition assessments to determine the needs, preferences, and goals of participants.
Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
Deliver and document direct care nutrition interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans, including but not limited to implementing and monitoring special diets, and providing nutrition counseling to participants and families.
Oversee menu planning and meal delivery programs to ensure that all safety and regulatory requirements are met, and that participants receive the correct specified diets.
Direct the nutrition staff, including hiring, training, overseeing, and mentoring.
Guide the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner.