UnityPoint Clinic

Dietitian

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

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Bettendorf, IA

Full Time Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus, if external

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The Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, care planning, and ongoing nutrition management for PACE participants. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Dietitian supports participant health, functional independence, and quality of life through individualized, culturally appropriate nutrition interventions.

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for PACE participants, including medical history, dietary intake, lab values, and functional status

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants and caregivers

• Manage therapeutic diets related to chronic conditions such as diabetes, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, and dysphagia

• Recommend and monitor oral nutrition supplements and enteral nutrition as indicated

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and case conferences

• Monitor participant weight, nutritional status, and risk for malnutrition

• Coordinate with food service providers and adult day health centers to ensure diet compliance and quality

• Support safe swallowing practices in collaboration with speech therapy as needed

• Ensure compliance with CMS PACE regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, and state requirements

• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record

• Provide staff education related to nutrition, special diets, and food safety

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory audits

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

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.