Clinical Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago

Southfield, Michigan, United States PACE Southeast Michigan Full time
Job Overview

The Clinical Nutrition Specialist is tasked with evaluating the dietary needs and implementing suitable strategies to ensure optimal health outcomes for participants.

  • Conducts thorough assessments of nutritional requirements prior to program enrollment.
  • Responsible for performing initial, semi-annual, and annual evaluations. Comprehensive assessments may encompass:
    • Dietary recall
    • Current eating habits
    • Meal frequency and patterns
    • Support with meal preparation and grocery procurement
    • Body composition analysis
    • Weight tracking
    • Changes in appetite
    • Challenges with chewing and/or swallowing
    • Food sensitivities and preferences
    • Monitoring for food scarcity
    • Cultural and religious dietary considerations
    • Medical history
    • Review of laboratory results
    • Assessment of the need for nutritional supplements and/or pre-prepared meals
    • Follow-up on educational interventions
  • Evaluates and prescribes appropriate therapeutic diets.
  • Collaborates with participants, caregivers, and the Interdisciplinary Team to develop tailored care plans.
  • Assesses participants' readiness for dietary changes and implements personalized interventions, adjusting care goals as necessary.
  • Oversees meal service in the Day Health Center to ensure compliance with dietary recommendations. Communicates any changes in dietary requirements to the Interdisciplinary Team.
  • Works with Day Health Center Staff and other team members to identify participants facing challenges with chewing and/or swallowing, referring them for further evaluation as needed.
  • Provides counseling and education to participants and their caregivers to promote health and well-being.
  • Maintains and organizes updated lists of frozen meals and nutritional supplements.
  • Reviews and modifies all cycle menus as needed.
  • Coordinates care with external healthcare providers.
  • Maintains regular contact and follow-up with participants identified as being at high nutritional risk.
  • Identifies clinical signs of malnutrition.
  • Calculates dietary needs and coordinates with Home Infusion Company for participants requiring enteral nutritional support.
  • Understands and adheres to the Participant Bill of Rights, striving for high levels of participant satisfaction.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or a related field is required.
  • Completion of a dietetic internship or equivalent practical experience, along with registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Minimum of one year of experience working with older adults.
  • Participation in annual mandatory training sessions, including infection control, TB testing, safety protocols, and BLS training.
  • Possesses strong analytical skills to assess and resolve issues while developing effective intervention plans.
  • Ability to foster and maintain interpersonal relationships across departments.
  • Proficient in applying adult learning principles in planning and executing educational activities, including one-on-one instruction for participants and their families, as well as staff training.
  • Engages in quality improvement initiatives based on data analysis.
  • Ensures adherence to departmental and external standards for quality care through participation in professional meetings and review of national practice standards.
  • Engages in various committees as assigned.
  • Must demonstrate competency in standardized skills after a period of independent work.
  • Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations after engaging in direct participant contact.

Work Environment:

  • Work conditions may vary, with potential exposure to communicable diseases in patient environments.
  • Driving may be required within the service area, with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions.
  • Frequent walking, bending, and lifting of up to forty pounds may be necessary in the execution of duties.

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