Registered Dietician

Shift:                  1 day per week, 8 hours

Status:               Part Time 

Location:           Coatesville, PA

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose of your job position is to display comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets; complete participant nutritional assessments and reassessments as needed; obtain participant food preferences and adhere to dietary modifications; determine adequacy of current diet and supplements when necessary; conduct meal rounds and sanitation inspections; as well as providing nutritional education to participants, caregivers, and staff.

Position Details:

Mercy LIFE Chester County is a new Trinity Health PACE program opening in Coatesville, PA.

What you will do:

Conduct initial and annual comprehensive nutritional assessment on all participants. Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.

Monitor monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, reports changes to the interdisciplinary team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.

Perform initial and annual competencies on the Dietary Aide(s).

Oversee maintenance/cleanliness and orderliness of serving kitchen.

Act as a liaison with contracted meal service to ensure meals meet the needs of the PACE participants.

Provide education and training to health care professionals as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or a related field and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist licensure.

Minimum one (1) year of documented experience working with frail or elderly population.

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets.

Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with MS Office. Ability to learn/use other software as required.

Must possess excellent interpersonal, problem solving, conflict management, customer service and organizational skills.

Must be flexible to adapt to ongoing change, be able to prioritize workload, and exercise independent judgment.

Local travel required with general area.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.

Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.

Opportunities for professional development.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy LIFE Chester County, a part of Trinity Health PACE, provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent at home.

We are guided by core values of reverence, commitment, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity.

Apply now for this unique opportunity!

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.