Registered Dietician (RD)

Are you passionate about spending quality time with seniors and providing the care they deserve?

Are you interested in joining a team that truly cares about its employees and values their voice?

Do you aspire for career growth and development opportunities?

If your answer is a resounding "yes" to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

The One Senior Care family of businesses, including LIFE-NWPA , Mountain View Paceand Cherry Blossom PACE, work as a team to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities. We are a premier healthcare provider striving to provide excellent patient care beyond the traditional boundaries of medical insurance plans!

Benefits:

• 9 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks and 1 Day of Paid Time Off Accrued from the Date of Hire for Full-Time Employees
• Annual Pay increases for Performance
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with Up to 5K Matching Annually / Vesting Schedule (Pre-taxable Savings)

Schedule:

Standard operating hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please note, work hours may fluctuate depending on Participant and business needs and home visits, flexibility is required.

Pay:

Starting at $33.00 / hr.

Job Summary:

At LIFE-NWPA, our Registered Dieticians play a crucial role in providing nutrition care and education to LIFE-NWPA Participants. Evaluate the Participant’s nutritional status, develop and implement nutritional care plans, and assess nutrient requirements. Recommend nutritional prescriptions and evaluate the Participant’s tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional care. Communicate nutritional data and information to physicians and other health professionals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs nutritional assessments as indicated by nutrition standards.
• Provides nutrition education to Participants/caregivers as ordered by the physician and according to ADA standards.
• Provides nutritional education to staff and the community.
• Works collaboratively with other team members to implement Participant education.
• Conducts initial and periodic assessments.
• Communicates Participant changes to team members.
• Participates in the development of the IDT Plan of Care.
• Participates in the coordination of a 24-hour care delivery.
• Completes all documentation in the electronic medical records system as required.
• Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical dietetics is mandatory.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Able to teach, think analytically, and relate to geriatric patients.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ADA-accredited institution with a major in nutrition. Must be ADA registered.
• One year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or willing to participate in extensive training as needed.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (Training Provided)

Requirements:

• Requires valid State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening

Physical Requirements:

• Works inside the facility throughout the Participant and office areas.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be alert for Participant’s safety.
• Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting Participants.
• May include occasional overnight travel for in-service training programs, etc.

Our organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The OSC family of businesses will only hire qualified individuals to work in a federally funded healthcare program. Please note that this excludes anyone convicted of a crime that could jeopardize the safety and well-being of the frail senior population that OSC/LIFE-NWPA/MVP/CBP serves. All individuals must disclose any conflicts of interest upon applying for a position and agree to a thorough background check when an employment offer is extended.

This position has full access to participants, program, and staff records and reports, requiring discretion to protect individuals and the program.