Registered Dietician
Education:
Bachelor's Degree from ADA accredited institution with a major in nutrition
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in a clinical settingNumber/Type of Employees Supervised:
NoneLicensure, Registry, or Certification Required:
ADA registered.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) status preferred.
Valid Michigan's Driver's License preferred.
To improve efficiency and reduce fraud and abuse, a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is required.
Special Training:
Only acts within scope of practice.
Meet a standardized set of orientation and/or individual competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Southwest Michigan, and approved by CMS before working independently.
Immunizations:
Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.
Specific Requirements and Considerations:
May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions or hazardous chemicals, etc.
, including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B.
Ages of Patients Rendered Care:
Adult, GeriatricKey Responsibilities o Performs initial and periodic nutritional assessments and reassessments, identifies and develops specific plan of care as indicated by nutritional standards for PACE participants o Provides nutrition education to participants/caregivers as ordered by a physician and according to ADA standards o Provides nutrition education to staff and the community o Works collaboratively with other team members implementing participant education o Coordination of delivery with Food Service Provider o Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record and communicate participant changes to team members o Assists in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy.
Calculate data obtained from food intake and calorie counts as appropriate and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff o Monitors sanitation of food preparation and kitchen area through planned and unannounced inspections of Food Service Provider.
o Oversees the PACE kitchen area to maintain sanitation and directs staff in the prevention of food borne illness policies o Monitors daily meal census, ensuring correct meals are delivered daily by Food Service Provider o Monitors verification of daily meal service with participant's nutritional orders o Works in partnership with the Food Service Provider to ensure that meals are nutritionally appropriate for participants o Participates in policy development of nutritional component of PACE of Southwest Michigan o Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), attends meetings and takes part in participant care planning, and communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
o Active participation in Quality Improvement Process (QIP) o Completes home visits when directed o Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan policies, rules and regulations o All other duties as assignedPM20Skills and Knowledge o High level of autonomy is required while reporting to the Center Manager o Excellent attention to details o Excellent organizational skills o Excellent verbal and written communication skills o Ability to work a flexbile work schedule o Able to work within the IDT setting o Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults o Effective skills in physica assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults o Exceptional interpersonal skills o Able to utilize comupter skills in the workplacePI225468694 Recommended Skills Assessments Attention To Detail Calculations Certified Diabetes Educator Clinical Works Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Bachelor's Degree from ADA accredited institution with a major in nutrition
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in a clinical settingNumber/Type of Employees Supervised:
NoneLicensure, Registry, or Certification Required:
ADA registered.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) status preferred.
Valid Michigan's Driver's License preferred.
To improve efficiency and reduce fraud and abuse, a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is required.
Special Training:
Only acts within scope of practice.
Meet a standardized set of orientation and/or individual competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Southwest Michigan, and approved by CMS before working independently.
Immunizations:
Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.
Specific Requirements and Considerations:
May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions or hazardous chemicals, etc.
, including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B.
Ages of Patients Rendered Care:
Adult, GeriatricKey Responsibilities o Performs initial and periodic nutritional assessments and reassessments, identifies and develops specific plan of care as indicated by nutritional standards for PACE participants o Provides nutrition education to participants/caregivers as ordered by a physician and according to ADA standards o Provides nutrition education to staff and the community o Works collaboratively with other team members implementing participant education o Coordination of delivery with Food Service Provider o Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record and communicate participant changes to team members o Assists in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy.
Calculate data obtained from food intake and calorie counts as appropriate and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff o Monitors sanitation of food preparation and kitchen area through planned and unannounced inspections of Food Service Provider.
o Oversees the PACE kitchen area to maintain sanitation and directs staff in the prevention of food borne illness policies o Monitors daily meal census, ensuring correct meals are delivered daily by Food Service Provider o Monitors verification of daily meal service with participant's nutritional orders o Works in partnership with the Food Service Provider to ensure that meals are nutritionally appropriate for participants o Participates in policy development of nutritional component of PACE of Southwest Michigan o Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), attends meetings and takes part in participant care planning, and communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
o Active participation in Quality Improvement Process (QIP) o Completes home visits when directed o Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan policies, rules and regulations o All other duties as assignedPM20Skills and Knowledge o High level of autonomy is required while reporting to the Center Manager o Excellent attention to details o Excellent organizational skills o Excellent verbal and written communication skills o Ability to work a flexbile work schedule o Able to work within the IDT setting o Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults o Effective skills in physica assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults o Exceptional interpersonal skills o Able to utilize comupter skills in the workplacePI225468694 Recommended Skills Assessments Attention To Detail Calculations Certified Diabetes Educator Clinical Works Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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