Dietitian

Locations

Sr. Comm Care Michigan, 1921 E Miller Road, Lansing, MI 48911, USA (On-site, Part‑Time,

Requisition #: DIETI
007655)

Come join our awesome team as a Registered Dietitian at the Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE. We have great benefits and a great work environment!

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services, the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Schedule: 4 days a week
Pay: $28.85-$34.14

The Registered Dietitian under the supervision of the Center Manager screens and assesses participant nutritional status for Senior Community Care participants. Uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions and communicates the information to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure the nutritional needs of the participants are met. Performs nutritional assessment and provides nutritional education for Senior Community Care participants requiring interventions.

Coordinates serving of meals; monitors/coordinates kitchen facilities to ensure standards are met. Coordinates with contracted meal services to ensure meals meet the needs of the Senior Community Care participants. Provides education to other health care professionals as appropriate. Provides direction and supervision to Dietary Aide.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or dietetics required
• Licensed in the state as a Dietitian;
  Registered Dietitian Certification required
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact
• Must be able to clear Background Check and Drug Screen
• Provides quality Nutrition Care through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, evidence‑based Nutrition Care Process: completes the Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Interventions, ongoing Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation; provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to participants and/or caregivers; reports changes to the Interdisciplinary Team and coordinates interventions with appropriate staff
• Conducts an in‑person re‑assessment yearly, and every six (6) months if actively involved in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care; also re‑assesses any participant with a change of status in person
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team; maintains regular attendance at and participation in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on care planning decisions and coordination for twenty‑four (24) hour care delivery
• 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
• Documents nutrition notes and all other pertinent activities in the participant’s medical record according to Senior Community Care standards
• Provides nutritional counseling and education for Senior Community Care program participants and/or caregivers using appropriate materials
• Provides nutritional educational programs to own department or other departments/Senior Community Care staff

PACE is a Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, housekeepers, maintenance associates, and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships.

Our Senior Community Care of Lansing, MI, values…