DIETITIAN PACE

2 weeks ago


IA United States UnityPoint Health Full time

Dietitian

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Full Time + Benefits

$7,500 Sign On Bonus, if external

 

Under supervision by the PACE Program Manager, plans and provides nutritional care for PACE participants as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.  Assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and evaluates and reports these results appropriately. Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

 

 

Why UnityPoint Health?  

  • Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  
  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  
  • Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.  

  

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  


• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable PACE Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to assure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
• Obtains and evaluates nutritional and medical history, laboratory data, test results, current medications, current diet orders and nutritional regimen to determine participant’s estimated nutritional needs.
• Recommends and implements nutrition interventions that assist in maintaining or improving nutritional-related medical diagnoses.
• Completes nutrition assessments for participants per regulatory guidelines and when needed to assist in developing participant’s plan of care and service delivery requests.
• Instructs participants, family members, staff and contracted providers/facilities on diet, food safety and sanitation.
• Documents pertinent participant information in the electronic medical record (EMR) and the participant plan of care.
• Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings daily and team activities when scheduled.
• Coordinates meal planning/delivery for PACE Center meals with contracted food vendor monthly.
• Monitors food safety and sanitation of PACE meal service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.


Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and/or food and nutrition that meets or exceeds the requirement by the American Dietetic Association for the registration examination.
Successful completion of internship or coordinated undergraduate program that meets the American Dietetic Association guidelines.


License(s)/Certification(s)

• Registration or registration eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Licensed or licensed eligible with the State of Iowa
• Current CPR/BCLS certification
• Maintains current Adult Mandatory Reporter status
• Maintains American National Standards Institute accredited food protection/safety certification (i.e. ServSafe Food Protection Manager/Certified Food Safety Manager) or obtained within 90 days for new hire.
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Auto insurance


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Effective oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with PACE participants, their families, and other health care professionals
Ability to effectively communicate and work within the Interdisciplinary Team setting.
Strong organizational skills.
Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the program
Use of Microsoft office products.

 

Other

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.


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