Registered Dietitian
Company: Element Care
Location: Brighton
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Registered Dietitian serves as a member of the
PACE Interdisciplinary Team. This individual works under the
direction of the Nutrition Coordinator and the Site Coordinator.
The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition education and
assessments to the PACE participants. He/she participates as a
member of the IDT in the planning, implementation and evaluation of
care plans that meet the objectives, standards and policies of the
PACE model of care. The Registered Dietitian works in tandem with
the Team to achieve the PACE Mission of assisting frail elders to
remain living in the community for as long as they can do so
safely.Essential Functions:1. Assesses the participants'
nutritional status at the time of enrollment, annually thereafter,
and as needed.2. Shares relevant participant related information
with the Interdisciplinary Team.3. Helps with planning for dietary
supplements for high risk participants.4. Reports observations and
participant changes, including but not limited to behavioral
changes, to the ADH staff clinicians.5. Participates in family
meetings / case conferences, as needed. 6. Provides follow-up
treatment and teaching, as needed.7. Makes home visits, as
requested.8. Interacts with participants and caregivers / families
in a professional and courteous manner.9. Interacts with other
providers and community professionals in a courteous and
professional manner.10. Responsible for the maintenance of
appropriate records and documentation in a timely manner.11.
Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is
critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that
interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.Additional
Responsibilities:1. Participates in Quality Improvement projects
and assessments, as needed.2. Participates in Element Care
Committees, as required, and communicates relative information, as
necessary.3. Completes the required annual Health Stream trainings
in a timely manner.4. Adheres to all policies and procedures and
supports the Primary Vision Statement.5. Adheres to the
confidentiality policy of Element Care including HIPAA guidelines
pertaining to the release of participant information.6. Flexible to
perform other related jobs, as is reasonable.Essential Job
Requirements:EDUCATION / LICENSURES / CERTIFICATIONS1. Master of
Science Degree in Nutrition (preferred)2. Registered Dietitian
through CDR and possess current state licensure in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.EXPERIENCE1. Two (2) years of experience working
in a community setting.2. One (1) year of experience working with
the geriatric population.REQUIRED SKILLS1. Ability to convey
information clearly and succinctly with all employees, so that
relevant information is communicated appropriately and in a timely
manner.2. Ability to lead independently and to be able to work well
with others.3. Ability to work within a team concept and to be
considerate of co-workers and colleagues.PREFERRED SKILLS1. Ability
to pay attention to detail, to be a self-starter, and to complete
2. Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems
before they
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Keywords: Element Care, Nantucket , Registered Dietitian, Healthcare , Brighton, Massachusetts
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