Registered Dietitian – PACE Program

Location: Evansville, IN
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $70k – $73k and comprehensive benefits

Position Summary

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian to join a mission-driven PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization. This role is responsible for assessing participants’ nutritional status, developing individualized nutrition interventions, and collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure comprehensive, participant-centered care.

The Registered Dietitian plays a critical role in supporting frail and elderly participants through nutrition counseling, care planning, and ongoing monitoring to promote health, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments at enrollment and periodic reassessments per PACE regulations

• Develop and update individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants, caregivers, and families

• Monitor weight, hydration, intake, swallowing/chewing issues, mood changes, skin integrity, and drug-nutrient interactions

• Recommend and coordinate nutrition-related interventions such as home-delivered meals and supplements

• Communicate participant nutrition needs and recommendations to the IDT

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, and care conferences

• Incorporate cultural and ethnic preferences into individualized nutrition plans

• Provide education and guidance to healthcare professionals and center staff

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and training programs

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation and follow infection control and safety protocols

• Perform additional duties as assigned, including Food Service Supervisor responsibilities when applicable

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field from an accredited college

• Registered Dietitian credential (passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam)

• Minimum 1 year experience with elderly or frail populations (training provided if not present)

• Minimum 2 years clinical nutrition experience preferred

• ServSafe certification preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills

• Knowledge of geriatric nutrition, chronic disease management, and drug-nutrient interactions

• Excellent communication and counseling skills

• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary care model

• Strong documentation and organizational skills

• Cultural competency and patient-centered approach to care

Why Join a PACE Program?

PACE programs provide comprehensive, coordinated care to older adults, helping them remain independent and avoid institutional care. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on senior health outcomes while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

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