PACE Licensed Dietitian

Join PacificSource and help our members access quality, affordable care!

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  Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments of participants to identify their dietary needs and preferences across the continuum, including occasionally visiting home and community settings.

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  Actively participate in the IDT by offering clinical expertise in team planning, problem-solving, and processes.

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  Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans to address participants’ health conditions and dietary goals.

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  Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling.

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  Advise participants and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation in a manner which honors goal-concordant care.

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  Provide education and counseling to participants, families, and caregivers on healthy eating habits and nutrition management to improve their quality of life, including but not limited to: diabetes education, heart failure education, renal disease education, and blood glucose and fluid management.

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  Promote wellness and increase awareness and understanding of self-management.

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  Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.

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  Coordinate recipe development, work with food vendors, and standardize and develop new menus for food service operations to meet the needs of participants.

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  Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, social workers, and therapists, to provide integrated care.

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  Accurately document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a timely manner Provide all services in a manner consistent with State and Federal regulatory requirements.

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  Serve on various internal and external committees as required or designated.

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  Participate in team meetings, caregiver groups, and special events as needed.

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  Foster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.

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  Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.

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  Follow privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

• Adaptability

• Building Customer Loyalty

• Building Strategic Work Relationships

• Building Trust

• Continuous Improvement

• Contributing to Team Success

• Planning and Organizing

• Work Standards

We live and breathe our values. In fact, our culture is driven by these seven core values which guide us in how we do business:

• We are committed to doing the right thing.

• We are one team working toward a common goal.

• We are each responsible for customer service.

• We practice open communication at all levels of the company to foster individual, team and company growth.

• We actively participate in efforts to improve our many communities-internally and externally.

• We actively work to advance social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, the healthcare system and community.

• We encourage creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

Physical Requirements: Stoop and bend. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while performing core job functions. Repetitive motions to include typing, sorting and filing. Light lifting and carrying of files and business materials. Ability to read and comprehend both written and spoken English. Communicate clearly and effectively.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.