Esperanza Health Centers
Overview
Dietician- Registry- PRN role at Esperanza Health Centers. Work Type: Per diem/PRN – dayshift, Monday to Friday hours only. Compensation: $38.79 per hour. Description
PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is an alternative care model for those over 55 years of age requiring nursing home level of care which aims to keep participants living at home in the community. PACE is a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach which coordinates all levels of medical and social needs, including prevention, wellness, socialization, primary care, and access to specialists and other services. The Dietitian optimizes the nutritional status of PACE participants through comprehensive nutrition assessment, monitoring, and communicating concerns and recommendations to the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. The Registered Dietitian works closely with the catering vendor to ensure alignment with nutritional guidelines and participant-specific needs. Responsibilities
Conducts an initial nutritional assessment and scheduled and as-needed reassessment for all PACE participants. May participate in completion of Determination of Need (DON) document as part of PACE enrollment eligibility assessment. Participates as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including participation in IDT meetings, family conferences, grievances, service determination requests, and CMS audits. Coordinates with IDT in developing individualized plans of care for each PACE participant. Maintains food preferences and tray tickets for designated participants. Records periodic nutritional care data in the medical record. Reviews and adjusts therapeutic diets to reflect changes in the daily menu and suggests the use of supplemental feedings when necessary. Provides diet instruction to participants and/or family members regarding new diet orders and healthy alternatives, upon IDT member or participant request, and as needed. Assists in providing administrative direction for meal service; establishes programs, policies and procedures that enforce safe food handling practices. Coordinates inter- and intra-departmental professional activities to provide optimum nutritional care and serves as a consultant to clinical staff on matters pertaining to dietetics and nutrition. Works closely with contracted food vendors to assist with menu planning and development and offer healthy food alternatives. Educates food vendors and staff regarding allergies, special medical diets, and various food consistencies. Performs or assists with creation and performance of nutrition-related competencies for food vendors and staff. Assists in development and delivery of departmental and facility-wide educational programs. Ensures that all clinical issues meet and/or exceed Federal, State and County regulations. Maintains rapport with participants, visitors, and family members and provides feedback on the overall PACE participant attitude about food service. Uses participant feedback on food services to modify programs, as appropriate. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy as ordered by a medical provider. Qualifications
Strong communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills. Ability to interact successfully with participants, families, and other agencies to present a positive and professional image. Bilingual (preferred). Minimum of bachelor’s degree in dietetics and nutrition accredited by the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Two years’ experience as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist preferred. Minimum of one-year experience working with older adult population preferred. Licensed in Illinois as a Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN). Must be certified in CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) by the American Heart Association. Esperanza Health Centers
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.
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Dietician- Registry- PRN role at Esperanza Health Centers. Work Type: Per diem/PRN – dayshift, Monday to Friday hours only. Compensation: $38.79 per hour. Description
PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is an alternative care model for those over 55 years of age requiring nursing home level of care which aims to keep participants living at home in the community. PACE is a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach which coordinates all levels of medical and social needs, including prevention, wellness, socialization, primary care, and access to specialists and other services. The Dietitian optimizes the nutritional status of PACE participants through comprehensive nutrition assessment, monitoring, and communicating concerns and recommendations to the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. The Registered Dietitian works closely with the catering vendor to ensure alignment with nutritional guidelines and participant-specific needs. Responsibilities
Conducts an initial nutritional assessment and scheduled and as-needed reassessment for all PACE participants. May participate in completion of Determination of Need (DON) document as part of PACE enrollment eligibility assessment. Participates as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including participation in IDT meetings, family conferences, grievances, service determination requests, and CMS audits. Coordinates with IDT in developing individualized plans of care for each PACE participant. Maintains food preferences and tray tickets for designated participants. Records periodic nutritional care data in the medical record. Reviews and adjusts therapeutic diets to reflect changes in the daily menu and suggests the use of supplemental feedings when necessary. Provides diet instruction to participants and/or family members regarding new diet orders and healthy alternatives, upon IDT member or participant request, and as needed. Assists in providing administrative direction for meal service; establishes programs, policies and procedures that enforce safe food handling practices. Coordinates inter- and intra-departmental professional activities to provide optimum nutritional care and serves as a consultant to clinical staff on matters pertaining to dietetics and nutrition. Works closely with contracted food vendors to assist with menu planning and development and offer healthy food alternatives. Educates food vendors and staff regarding allergies, special medical diets, and various food consistencies. Performs or assists with creation and performance of nutrition-related competencies for food vendors and staff. Assists in development and delivery of departmental and facility-wide educational programs. Ensures that all clinical issues meet and/or exceed Federal, State and County regulations. Maintains rapport with participants, visitors, and family members and provides feedback on the overall PACE participant attitude about food service. Uses participant feedback on food services to modify programs, as appropriate. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy as ordered by a medical provider. Qualifications
Strong communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills. Ability to interact successfully with participants, families, and other agencies to present a positive and professional image. Bilingual (preferred). Minimum of bachelor’s degree in dietetics and nutrition accredited by the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Two years’ experience as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist preferred. Minimum of one-year experience working with older adult population preferred. Licensed in Illinois as a Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN). Must be certified in CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) by the American Heart Association. Esperanza Health Centers
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.
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