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Richmond, Virginia

Category: Allied

Contract - Full Time

Job ID: 908909

Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Contract Duration: 8 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $1680 / Week

Posted Date: 2/21/2025

Richmond, Virginia

Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Category: Allied

Contract Duration: 8 Weeks

Contract - Full Time

Est. Pay: $1680 / Week

Job ID: 908909

Posted Date: 2/21/2025

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Responsibilities

The Dietitian completes participant nutritional assessments and reassessments, screens and assesses participant’s nutritional status and uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions, obtains participant food preferences and makes dietary modifications as needed, in addition to providing nutrition education to participants, caregivers and InnovAge PACE staff. 

Participant Care– 60%

Develops and implements nutritional Plan of Care (POC) for participants and reassesses every six (6) months for each participant, or as necessary if there are changes in participant status. Assesses participants’ access to food and makes referrals to Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) for; meal preparation evaluation, Meals on Wheels, sack lunches and grocery shopping needs. Determine participants’ need for and orders liquid nutritional supplements accordingly. Designs and implements the nutritional components of participant care plans including active participation and development of therapeutic dining programs. Provides instruction to participants and caregivers regarding dietary regimens and nutritional requirements. Home visits may be necessary. Develops and implements the nutrition care plans for high-risk participants including medical therapy recommendations. Communicates with In Home Service providers regarding participants’ stock of groceries, intake of food and fluids at home or as needed. Monitors food intake, therapeutic diets and special dietary modifications and communicates information and concerns with the IDT. Calculates data obtained from food intake records and calorie counts and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff. Documents nutrition notes in the participant’s medical record. Communicates diet changes and nutrition concerns with dietary aides, interdisciplinary team, participants and/or caregivers. Provides basic nutrition and sanitation education for participants, families, primary caregivers and/or InnovAge PACE staff as needed. Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants.

Administration – 40%

Conducts sanitation and safety checks for kitchen and kitchen equipment as needed. Monitors adequacy of lunch and snack menus and notes/makes. Updates the sack lunch list, supplement sheet, diet lists and assisted dining room guide as needed. Attends Care Planning conferences, Family and wound care meetings and reports on nutritional status of participants. Assists in the training of new Dietary Aides and Lead Dietary Aides. Participates in work area development, in-service training and department meetings. Works with the State Food Program as guided by state rules and regulations.

REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics Current medical terminology and the ability to complete written assessments and document participant care.

State Requirements

CA: Certification by CDR as a registered dietitian  CO: Registration with CDR as Dietitian FL: Registration with CDR as Dietitian; StateServ Certification obtained within 30 days of employment  NM: Current American Dietetic Association registration  

PREFERRED

Bilingual Pay range starting at $42 but willing to increase if candidate has great experience! Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.  About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.   Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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