Registered Dietitian

WelbeHealth•Riverside, CA

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About The Position

WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors remain in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. The Registered Dietitian collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and implement the nutrition services program. The role includes delivering nutrition services, conducting assessments, providing participant counseling, liaising with food and supplement service providers, developing menus, and ensuring regulatory compliance for kitchen operations and meal service delivery. The Registered Dietitian supports and educates participants throughout their care journey and works with nursing, therapy, and other IDT members to incorporate nutrition into holistic participant care planning. The role also manages nutrition staff and helps guide prospective participants through intake and enrollment. Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. The stated compensation range is $85,266.68–$104,956.80 USD; actual compensation depends on experience and relevant qualifications. Employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a vaccine declination form prior to employment and comply with infection-control and PPE standards.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian.
At least two years of experience directing nutrition services in a healthcare setting.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification.
Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and IDT members.
At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric care experience.
Chronic disease management experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition assessments to determine participant needs, preferences, and goals.
Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
Deliver and document nutrition interventions according to physician orders or participant care plans, including implementing specific diets and providing nutrition counseling to participants and their families.
Oversee menu planning and meal delivery programs to ensure safety and regulatory requirements are met and participants receive meals according to specified diets.
Manage nutrition staff, including hiring, training, overseeing, and mentoring.
Guide the intake and enrollment process to help prospective participants move through enrollment in a timely and effective manner.
Serve as a liaison between WelbeHealth and food and supplement service providers.
Develop menus and ensure compliance with regulations pertaining to kitchen operations and meal service delivery.