Registered Dietitian PACE

The Registered Dietitian will provide individualized nutrition care to older adults with complex medical needs, helping participants maintain their health, independence, and quality of life. As a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), this professional will collaborate with clinical and support staff to integrate nutrition services into each participant’s comprehensive care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial, periodic, and change-in-condition nutrition assessments, evaluating dietary intake, weight trends, hydration, medical history, and access to food.


• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans based on participants’ clinical needs, cultural preferences, and personal goals.


• Provide nutrition counseling and practical education to participants and caregivers on chronic disease management, therapeutic diets, and healthy eating.


• Monitor participants at nutritional risk, including those experiencing unintended weight changes, poor intake, dehydration, or difficulty meeting dietary needs.


• Participate in IDT meetings, communicate nutrition concerns, and recommend adjustments to participant care plans.


• Collaborate with food service staff to support appropriate meals, therapeutic diets, dietary modifications, and nutritional adequacy.


• Coordinate with nursing, medical providers, rehabilitation staff, and other team members to address barriers to safe and adequate nutrition.


• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, participant progress, and follow-up care.


• Support quality improvement activities and adherence to organizational policies and applicable PACE requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.


• Completion of education and supervised practice requirements for RD/RDN credentialing.


• Strong nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning skills.


• Ability to interpret clinical information and translate recommendations into practical, participant-centered interventions.


• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PACE, geriatric care, community health, long-term care, or a related setting.


• Experience supporting individuals with multiple chronic conditions and diverse nutritional needs.


• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.


• Experience with electronic health records and interdisciplinary care planning.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position supports an onsite, community-based PACE program. Responsibilities may include participant visits in the center and other care settings, depending on program needs.

The assigned location, work schedule, employment arrangement, compensation, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.