Schedule : Salaried, Part-time 24 hours per week | 3 days a week | Varies between Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm | No weekends! | No holidays!
Department: Thome PACE | Jackson, MI

What You'll Do:
In this Registered Dietitian position, you’ll assess participants’ nutritional status, design and implement personalized care plans, and determine precise nutrient needs. You’ll play a key role in recommending targeted nutrition therapies, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes to ensure the highest quality of care. Collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll share valuable insights that drive better health results. As a Registered Dietitian, you’ll grow your skills and make a difference while working with the IDT at Thome PACE.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Identifies need and implements appropriate nutrition services, which may include home delivered meals and nutritional supplements.
• Provides personalized nutrition education to participants and caregivers.
• Delivers nutrition education to staff and the community through wellness programs, seminars, and outreach activities.
• Collaborates with the IDT to integrate participant education and care plans effectively.
• Accurately documents changes in participants’ nutritional status in the medical record and communicates updates to relevant team members.
• Assists in monitoring meal services, including verifying diet compliance, meal intake, and tray accuracy.
• Conducts regular and random inspections to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness of food preparation and kitchen areas.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement (QI) processes and contributes to improving nutrition-related outcomes.
• Serves as a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Active status as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accredited institution
• Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly population or in a similar healthcare setting.
• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid and current driver's license.
• Ability to teach and educate participants and staff on nutrition-related topics.

Job Benefits

• Generous Flexible time off per year —plus paid holidays on top of that.
• Competitive Benefits for Part-Time Team Members – Enjoy Vision, Mental Health Programs, Legal Plans, Voluntary Life Insurance, and more, starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
• Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.

1215