Registered Dietitian

AcuteCare Health System LLC•North Charleston, SC

19d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian assesses the nutritional status of PACE participants and uses relevant data to plan and implement nutrition interventions. The role communicates participants’ nutritional needs to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), contributes to care planning and coordination of 24-hour care delivery, and provides nutrition counseling, education, and therapy to participants, families, and caregivers. The dietitian also educates health care professionals as appropriate. The dietitian provides high-quality nutritional care as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing nutritional assessments, collaborative care planning, nutrition-related interventions, monitoring participants’ status, and communicating recommended changes to the IDT. The role may also perform duties of other IDT members within professional competencies and serve as Food Service Supervisor when assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major studies in food, nutrition, or dietetics.
Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam.
At least one year of experience working with the elderly population is required; training will be provided upon hire if this experience is not present, if applicable to the role.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and at least the minimum state-required liability auto insurance.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
Pass a comprehensive criminal background check, which may include federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education and license verification, reference checks, and a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of clinical nutrition experience.
Serve Safe certification.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nutritional care and services as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT).
Conduct a comprehensive nutritional assessment upon enrollment and as needed under PACE procedures and regulations.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans and revise goals and approaches to participant care.
Provide nutritional counseling to participants, caregivers, and family members to promote health and well-being.
Facilitate nutrition-related care plan interventions, including home-delivered meals and supplements.
Monitor weight, medical diagnoses, drug-nutrient interactions, chewing or swallowing changes, mood, hydration, intake, and skin breakdown; report changes and recommend updates to the interdisciplinary team.
Develop and maintain positive relationships and communication with co-workers, participants, families and significant others, and community members.
Participate in all interdisciplinary team meetings.
Help team members, contractors, and center staff understand participants’ nutritional status and needs as they relate to health problems.
Incorporate participants’ cultural and ethnic preferences into care plans and provide input on planning and implementing nutritional services.
Perform duties of other IDT members as needed, based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience.
Perform Food Service Supervisor duties when assigned.
Participate in Quality Improvement projects and meetings.
Participate in family meetings, staff meetings, in-service programs, and training and orientation programs as required.
Follow PACE Program policies and procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of company, employee, participant, and family information.
Document care clearly, concisely, and comprehensively.
Follow standard precautions and PACE Program infection-control protocols.
Meet position-specific dietitian competencies before assuming participant care.
Perform other duties as required or requested.