Registered Dietitian
- PACE Program Lynwood, CA 90262 $44
- $58 an hour
- Temporary, Full-time $44
- $58 an hour
- Temporary, Full-time Medica Talent Group is excited to share this temporary opportunity with you!
We have partnered with a prominent managed care organization to fill a Registered Dietitian position at a primary care center.
Job Details Clinical/Geriatrics Term:
2-3 months (With the possibility to extend)
Location:
Lynwood, CA 90262
Schedule:
Monday
- Friday 8:00 am
- 4:30 pm Requirements 1.
Registered Dietitian. Registered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required. 2. A minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian is required 3. A minimum of 2 years of current experience working with the frail elderly. 4. Current BLS certification is required. 5. Flexibility to travel to various centers as needed is required Responsibilities Conducts nutrition assessments by conducting participant interviews and analyzing anthropometric data, biochemical data, pertinent medications, documentation from other providers, and other pertinent information to provide appropriate nutrition care
- obtaining Primary Care Providers' orders as required.
Assesses participants' dietary patterns, food preferences, methods of preparation, and cultural and environmental factors affecting the participants' dietary intake. Conducts follow-ups with participants for focused assessments, nutrition education/counseling, and care coordination as needed and as determined by the IDT. Educates the participant's family or other caregivers about the need for and preparation of therapeutic diets as part of the treatment plan. Actively participates in IDT meetings to collaborate on participant care and develop plans of care, integrating the nutrition treatment plan into the overall plan of care developed by the IDT. Re-evaluates and revises nutritional plans as necessary to ensure the continued adequacy and appropriateness of the nutritional plan, obtaining Primary Care Providers' orders as required. Completes clinical documentation, referral submissions, diet and oral nutritional supplement records, and CACFP food program records promtly, maintaining records as required. Reviews site-level menus to ensure CACFP compliance, modifying as needed to meet compliance and create therapeutic menus. Provides technical assistance to the kitchen regarding proper provision of meals to meet participants' medical needs and preferences, proper sanitation and safety procedures, CACFP requirements, or other topics as needed. Conducts monthly sanitation and safety audits for compliance with
DPH/CMS/TJC
requirements, as well as quarterly foodservice audits for
CACFP/USDA
requirements. Collaborates with kitchen staff and kitchen supervisor to maintain requirements.
- Please reach out if you are interested or know of anyone who would be a good fit:
Natalie Gutierrez Keys Healthcare Recruiter Medica Talent Group Phone:
(714) 732-4110
Email:
ngkeys@medicatg.com
Website:
http://www.medicatg.com
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
$44.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics Experience:
of current clinical
RD:
4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required) Registered Dietitian Through the Commission on DR (Required)
Work Location:
In person
