POSITION: Registered Dietitian-Integrated Care at Home
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Registered Dietitian assesses nutrition needs and provides evidence-based care and education to improve health outcomes in home and community-based settings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITES:
- Designs, selects and implements nutrition education strategies to meet the learning needs of the individual, group, community and population. Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family.
- Patient care through application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including the completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing nutrition focused and evidence-based interventions (including the nutrition prescription, example: diet/feeding order and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
- Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.
- Provides and coordinates services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients including collaboration with patients’ care team.
- Accountable for setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and promoting the achievement of patient outcomes.
- Contributes to and engages in improving department and organizational metrics.
- May engage in communication and interactions with the community that may include public speaking, news releases, and other forms of publication.
- Travels throughout Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties as needed for service provision conducting in participant homes and community-based settings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Nutrition and/or Dietetics
- Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Prefer experience working with the frail, elderly, or long-term care population
- Computer literacy in routine office applications required.
- Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
- Must have reliable transportation and provide current proof of insurance.
- Must have testing for tuberculosis upon hire
ABOUT US:
Founded in 1974, Region IV, Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering older adults through planning, funding, and delivery of vital services. Designated by the State of Michigan to administer Older Americans Act programs, the agency oversees government-funded services across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties, with a strong focus on consumer independence and community-based support.
TIME TYPE: Full Time 37.5 hours/week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- working with frail and/or elderly: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
