Registered Dietitian

About the Role

Care Guide Partners PACE, a part of Hosparus Health, is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider. We empower people 55 and older with the support they need to stay in the homes they know and love as they age. PACE helps seniors who need nursing home-level care maintain their independence by providing all the medical care and support services they need to continue living comfortably and safely at home.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess participant nutritional status.
• Use pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions and communicate the information to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure the nutritional needs of the participants are met.
• Perform nutritional assessment and provide nutritional education for participants requiring interventions.
• Coordinate serving of meals and monitor/coordinate kitchen facilities to ensure standards are met.
• Coordinate with contracted meal services to ensure meals meet the needs of the PACE participants.
• Provide education to other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Maintain working knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.

Requirements

• Currently licensed Registered Dietitian in the State of Kentucky.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must have flexibility to travel within the service area.
• Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical records.

Skills

• Able to work independently and as an effective member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and maintain numerous initiatives with time sensitivity.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of healthcare, healthcare systems, managed care, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and regulations.