Registered Dietitian

NeighborHealth • Everett, WA

15d • $65,520 - $101,920

About The Position

The PACE Registered Dietitian (RD) is an integral member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. The RD conducts clinical assessments, develops care plans, and coordinates interventions to support participants’ nutritional health and management of chronic health conditions, consistent with PACE policies and procedures and evidence-based guidelines for medical nutrition therapy and the nutrition care process. RDs oversee nutrition-related competencies for Dietary Assistants in the PACE Center and all PACE Health Aides. The position reports directly to the Nutrition Manager. Clinical competencies are evaluated through Peer Review, and RDs participate in NeighborHealth Nutrition Department activities that support clinical excellence.

This full-time position is in the PACE Meals and Nutrition department at 801 Broadway.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• At least one year of experience with elders.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RL), or RD eligible from an accredited academic institution.
• Obtain state licensure within three months of hire.
• Maintain State and National registration/licensure.
• Maintain the American Dietetic Association Professional Portfolio.
• ServSafe Safety Certification, including Massachusetts Allergen Training Certification.

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS preferred.
• CDE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments and implement care plans at enrollment, annually, and when participants’ status changes, in a timely manner and according to policies and procedures.
• Complete progress notes and update care plan problems, goals, interventions, and/or the functional status tool in a timely manner and according to policies and procedures.
• Provide chronic care management based on participant-centered goals and current evidence-based practice.
• Address high-risk nutrition-related issues, including weight loss and skin breakdown, and assess participants according to policies and procedures.
• Manage a site-specific list of participants at high risk for weight loss and be prepared to discuss it monthly at team meetings.
• Collaborate with participants, caregivers, and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop and implement team goals and related plans of care.
• Provide culturally, linguistically, and age-appropriate nutrition counseling to participants and family members or caregivers.
• Oversee nutrition-related competencies for Dietary Assistants in the PACE Center and all PACE Health Aides.
• Participate in NeighborHealth Nutrition Department activities that support clinical excellence.

What This Job Offers

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