Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Registered Dietician/Nutritionist

Location:           St Francis Healthcare, Wilmington, DE

Status:               Full time

Shift:                  Mon to Fri, 8 am to 430 pm

             

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to use your knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets to support participant health. This includes completing nutrition assessments, honoring food preferences and dietary needs, reviewing diets and supplements, conducting meal rounds and sanitation checks, and providing nutrition education to participants, caregivers, and staff.

Position Details:

This position will occasionally require home visits.  Also, occasional travel to the Wilmington location will be required. 

Position will also supervise 2 dietary aides. 

What you will do:

• Conduct initial and annual comprehensive nutritional assessment on all participants. Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.

• Monitor monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, reports changes to the interdisciplinary team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.

• Perform initial and annual competencies on the Dietary Aide(s).

• Oversee maintenance/cleanliness and orderliness of serving kitchen.

• Act as a liaison with contracted meal service to ensure meals meet the needs of the PACE participants.

• Provide education and training to health care professionals as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or a related field

• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist licensure.

• Minimum one (1) year of documented experience working with frail or elderly population.

• Action-oriented with strong business judgment and decision-making skills.

• Adaptable, customer-focused, and able to manage conflict effectively.

• Works independently with a high level of accountability and minimal supervision.

• Strong collaborator across teams and comfortable in virtual, shared leadership environments.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic email/calendar systems; able to learn other tools as needed.

• Valid Drivers license, insurance and use of personal vehicle required.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to multitask, adjust priorities, and maintain strong customer service under pressure.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.

• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.

• Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.

• Opportunities for professional development.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis LIFE Riverfront, part of Trinity Health PACE, provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent at home.

We are guided by core values of reverence, commitment, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity.

Join us in transforming lives within our communities!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.