Dietitian

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of Registered Dietician position is to display comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets; complete participant nutritional assessments and reassessments as needed; obtain participant food preferences and adhere to dietary modifications; determine adequacy of current diet and supplements when necessary; conduct meal rounds and sanitation inspections; as well as providing nutritional education to participants, caregivers, and staff.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and educational classes as required/needed.
• Conduct initial and annual comprehensive nutritional assessment on all participants. Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.
• Monitor monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, reports changes to the interdisciplinary team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.
• Perform initial and annual competencies on the Dietary Aide(s).
• Oversee maintenance/cleanliness and orderliness of serving kitchen.
• Act as a liaison with contracted meal service to ensure meals meet the needs of the PACE participants.
• Provide education and training to health care professionals as needed.

Submission Requirements

"By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency."

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or a related field and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist licensure. Required.
• Minimum one (1) year of documented experience working with frail or elderly population. Required.
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Must be action-oriented, have business acumen, manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision quality, flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and have organizational agility. Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Possess interpersonal skills to drive collaboration, commitment and productivity when working with cross functional teams, customers, and end users. Must be comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative shared leadership environment.
• Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience comprehension. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral, that may be used either in an on-site or virtual environment is required. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Position may require 10% travel within the Centers geographic region.
• Position requires ability to engage in frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting. Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 20 pounds if applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.79 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, LA 71302 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, LA 71302: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $41