PACEKC is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Registered Dietician to be part of a team of caregivers that provide the highest quality care for the people who need it most. The Registered Dietician designs and implements the participant nutrition care and education program. The Registered Dietitian evaluates the participant’s nutritional status, and needs, develops and implements a nutritional plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. If you have a passion for community-based care, join Swope Health and help shape the future of equitable, patient-centered healthcare in our region.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assures that food provided to participants is safe, appetizing and provides for nutritional needs according to the Nutrition Board of the National Research Council, National Academy of Science, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Provides dietary counseling and education to participants and caregivers as part of the dietary services of the Center and as ordered by the primary provider.
- Conducts an in-person re-assessment yearly; and every 6 months if actively involved in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care. Also, any participant with a change of status is re-assessed in-person.
- Develops therapeutic diets and provides oversight that they are served as ordered and prepared according to nutrition and dietetics standards.
- Oversees maintenance/cleanliness and orderliness of serving kitchen. Monitors portion control; appropriate serving of food; adherence to therapeutic diets, purchasing and inventory of food.
- Responsible for the management of therapeutic diets, including modification to meet individual participant needs, and physician orders.
- Monitors monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, changes in chewing, swallowing, mood changes hydration status, intake, skin breakdown, reports changes to the Interdisciplinary Team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.
- Maintains operational food inventory and emergency dietary supply inventory according to regulations. Including ordering, shopping, and errands associated with dietary operations.
- Oversees special event planning as necessary, including ordering, setup, break down and cleaning.
- Develops and implements the nutritional components of participant’s plan of care including active participation and development of therapeutic dining programs.
- Provides appropriate food handling training (Safe Serve) for the Center.
- Provides individual and group nutrition education and documentation of the activity.
- Maintains up-to-date and appropriate documentation in the participant’s electronic medical record.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
Successful Candidates will have:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition
- Master of Science Degree in Nutrition
- 2 years of experience working as a Registered Dietitian
- 1 years of experience working with the geriatric population
- Registration with the American Dietitian Association
Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a healthcare program that provides a full range of personalized healthcare and wellness services to allow older adults to age gracefully in their home communities.
PACE emphasizes comprehensive, coordinated, and preventive care in a way that treats the whole person – addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs. A team of providers works together across many disciplines to help PACE members achieve and maintain their health and wellness goals.
We support our team members with:
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 15 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health/PACE KC is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
