Registered Dietitian

Hosparus Group • Elizabethtown, KY

14d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian screens and assesses participants’ nutritional status, uses relevant data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions, and communicates information to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure participants’ nutritional needs are met. The role performs nutritional assessments and provides nutrition education to participants requiring interventions. It also coordinates meal service, monitors and coordinates kitchen facilities to ensure standards are met, and coordinates with contracted meal services so meals meet PACE participants’ needs. The Registered Dietitian provides education to other health care professionals as appropriate.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Kentucky.
• At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or appropriate training upon hire.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Flexibility to travel within the service area.
• Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical records.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Excellent communication skills, including communicating with internal stakeholders at all organizational levels and external stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and manage multiple time-sensitive initiatives.
• Working knowledge of healthcare principles and practices, healthcare systems, managed care, and Medicare and Medicaid benefits and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess participants’ nutritional status.
• Use relevant data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions.
• Communicate nutrition information to the Interdisciplinary Team to help ensure participants’ nutritional needs are met.
• Perform nutritional assessments and provide nutrition education to participants requiring interventions.
• Coordinate meal service and monitor and coordinate kitchen facilities to ensure standards are met.
• Coordinate with contracted meal services to ensure meals meet PACE participants’ needs.
• Provide education to other health care professionals as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed