Registered Dietitian (PACE)
Job Description
Department(s): Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Reports to: Supervisor Dietary Services (PACE)
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: K - $70,000 - $117,268
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. About CalOptima HealthAre you looking for a career that changes lives? As the single largest health plan in Orange County, CalOptima Health serves one in three residents with health insurance programs for low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Our 1,500 employees are valued for their individual perspectives and contributions and benefit from flexible work schedules, recognition and opportunities to grow. If you're looking for a rewarding career supporting a meaningful mission, along with generous benefits and recognition, consider joining us at CalOptima Health!
About the PositionThe Registered Dietitian will be responsible for providing nutrition care, education and food services to CalOptima Health's PACE participants. The incumbent will evaluate the participant's nutritional status, develop and implement nutritional care plans, assess nutrient requirements and recommend nutritional prescriptions. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing the participant's nutritional care, communicating nutritional data and providing information to the primary care staff and other interdisciplinary team members.
Position Responsibilities: - Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
- Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
- Collects participant data and completes required forms with responses according to department and industry standards, identifies participant's overt nutritional problems/needs, including proper intake and diet texture and sets reasonable priorities. Identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up, assesses participants' responses and satisfaction with nutrition services.
- Develops a plan of care based on the nutritional therapeutic process and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) standards, which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs, including the participant/family in developing or revising the nutrition plan of care and makes referrals to interdisciplinary support services.
- Completes initial/annual and periodic assessments prior to the scheduled team meetings, communicates participant changes to team members and coordinates care with Registered Dietitians at outside dialysis centers and skilled nursing facilities as required for continuity of care.
- Provides in-services and group education classes to participants, families/caregivers, residential care facilities, PACE staff and contractors regarding nutritional requirements and special dietary regimens as prescribed by the physician or Registered Dietitian. Documents all nutrition interventions and recommendations accurately and within departmental time requirements into participant's charts. Reviews daily diet list as assigned and assists in meal service delivery to participants attending day health center.
- Monitors and records participant's nutritional intake as planned and recommends variation to nutritional plan with appropriate rationale. Monitors participant's weight and notes significant changes to recommend dietary changes as appropriate. Reviews diet orders in charts to ensure appropriateness and updates the supervisor with any changes.
- Recognizes department problems and takes responsibility for documentation, demonstrates active participation in Quality Initiative processes and proactively reports any deficiencies or issues with food service vendor(s), other contracted vendors or environmental health issues to the supervisor.
- Stays current with knowledge and expertise regarding industry standards in nutrition.
- Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning as assigned.
- Completes other projects and duties as assigned.
Experience & Education: - Bachelor's degree in nutrition from an American Dietetic Association (ADA) accredited institution required.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
- 2 years of work experience as a Registered Dietitian required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above is also qualifying.
- CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: - Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) status.
- 1 year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
- Bilingual in English and one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese).
Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demand Infrequent 0-9% Occasional 10-33% Frequent 34-65% Continuous 66% + of day Description of physical demand Move/Transport/ Position X
Assists/supports participants from a seated to standing position for up to 75 lb. & for ambulation for up to 100 feet at a time. Assists with food service (i.e., pushing cart loaded with 25 lb. of food product).
Position/Install/ Remove X
Reaches for tools in kitchen/work area that are above shoulder level &/or picks up items lower than knee level.
Moves/Traverses X
Moves throughout the PACE Center to meet with participants & staff.
Positions Self X
Positions self at participant-level to communicate or at various levels to inspect kitchen appliances.
Operates/Uses/ Prepares/ Inspects X
Uses a computer & other essential office equipment.
Detects/Determines/ Identifies/Recognizes/ Observes/Inspects/ Assesses X
Assesses status of kitchen & food preparation/service. Assesses nutritional intake of participants.
Communication X
Communicates with participants, families & staff about nutrition. Must be able to exchange accurate information regarding participant care.
- Work Environment: Employee must be able to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, interfacing and collaborating with a wide range of clinical and social services disciplines who work together to manage the PACE members' care. The work setting is in an Adult Day Health Center and primary care clinic environment with moderate noise levels and controlled office temperatures.
Job Location: Orange, California
Position Type:
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