Registered Dietitian

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. 

Join The Senior CommUnity Care of Northern Kentucky PACE as a Registered Dietitian in Florence, KY.   This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. $5000 Sign On Bonus!

Senior Community Care of Northern Kentucky PACE is a commUnity of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.  Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Range: $67,400 to $74,800, Based on experience.
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Occasional weekends and evenings.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

 Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;

• NetSpend option: 50% of wages before payday

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days

Registered Dietitians play an integral role in maintaining the optimal standard of care for people in our Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).  Not only will you be able to share your specialized knowledge for the nutrition needs of many disease states and allergies, but you will also play a role in food preparation and menu planning, counseling participants, and administering therapeutic diets.  You will be involved in growing a start-up PACE —centered on the belief that the well-being of elders with chronic care needs and their families are better served in the community to the maximum degree possible. Bring your expertise and skills as an active member of the IDT to help manage the complex medical, functional, and social needs of older adults in the Northern Kentucky PACE program. This is an exciting, hands-on clinical and program role.

What you will bring: Requirements 

• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow care plans and orders approved by the IDT.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must clear background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.

• Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutritional care plans, evaluate and report the results appropriately
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Completes assessments with participants and monitors weights, medical diagnosis, etc.
• Provides nutritional counseling and education for program participants.
• Oversees and manages dining program.
• Assists in monitoring meals, including intake and diet compliance.
• Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.
• Represent the department at various committee meetings as requested.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Executive Director.

What You’ll Be Responsible For: 

• Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutritional care plans, evaluate and report the results appropriately
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Completes assessments with participants and monitors weights, medical diagnosis, etc.
• Provides nutritional counseling and education for program participants.
• Oversees and manages dining program, from menu planning to helping serve meals to PACE participants in the day center.
• Assists in monitoring meals, including intake and diet compliance.
• Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.
• Represent the department at various committee meetings as requested by the Center Director and/or the Executive Director. Perform other department duties or special assignments, as assigned.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public, required documentation in medical records.
• Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in calculating diet patterns, tube feeds, nutritional requirements and assisting the Director of Dietary in his/her responsibilities.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Minimum of one year clinical nutrition experience in a geriatric healthcare setting.

About Us 
 
Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Northern) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs. Located in the welcoming community of Florence, part of the greater Northern Kentucky region. Just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, offering access to a vibrant riverfront city with dining, arts, and cultural attractions. Convenient access to the scenic Ohio River corridor, with parks, walking trails, and riverfront views.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. 

Salary : $5,000 - $74,800