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1 PACE D CRSP PACE R 801 North Fairfax Str
PACE D CRSP PACE R 801 North Fairfax Street • Suite 309  Alexandria, Virginia 22314Phone: 703-535-1565  Fax: 703-535-1566  www.NPAonline.org CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE D SAMPLE A I. POSITION INFORMATION:Position Title:Pay Grade: Reports To (title): Reports To (name): II. BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE: To assess the nutritional status and dietary needs of (PACE Program)dietary intake to enable client to achieve his/her optimal level of independent functioning. To provide necessary con-sultation and teaching to clients, families and the health team. To oversee food services, including congregate andhome delivered meals. All (PACE Program)(PACEProgram)III. RESPONSIBILITIES: UNDERLIMITEDSUPERVISIONANDINACCORDANCEWITHALLAPPLICABLEFEDERALSTATEANDLOCALLAWSREGULATIONSTHISPOSITION% ofIs DutyTime:Essential?: 45 % Yes1. Nutrition Servicesa.Promotes the utilization of nutritional counseling and education through case finding tech-(PACE Program)b.Maintains productivity per program expectation.c.Evaluates patient’s nutritional status, utilizing various lab values and physical assessments,obtaining primary care provider’s orders as required.d.Assesses client’s food preferences, methods of preparation and cultural and environmentale.Participates in the development and revision of the client’s plan of care as a member of thef.Develops a plan for the provision of food

2 and drink appropriate for the client’s p
and drink appropriate for the client’s physical andmedical needs and environmental conditions. Integrates the nutrition treatment plan intog.Educates the client’s family or other caregivers about the need for and preparation of thera-h.Re-evaluates and revises nutritional plans as necessary to ensure the continued adequacyand appropriateness of the nutritional plan, obtaining primary care provider’s orders as nec-essary. i.Reports client’s treatment response to the team and primary care provider. CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE D j.Provides guidance in the selection and preparation of foods and their appropriateness to thek.Oversees congregate meal service, home delivered meals, nourishment, inventory and sani-l.Maintains necessary record keeping functions pertaining to clients’ care and submits in atimely manner.45 %Yes2. Food Servicesa.Identifies capital needs and monitors department purchasing. Completes required order(PACE Program)and monitors receipt of items. Approves(PACEProgram)Finance Department.b.Works with management team to prepare annual budget and manages appropriate areas ofc.Monitors monthly meal utilization and identifies strategies/procedures to attain budget alloca-tion goals and key measures. Reports home delivered meal totals monthly. Investigates dis-10%Yes3. Generala.Knows and adheres to the philosophy and goals of (PACE Program)b.Maintains a

3 quiet and safe environment for clients,
quiet and safe environment for clients, visitors and staff.c.Keeps confidentiality of client records, reports and discussions.d.Participates in formulation and maintenance of (PACE Program)e.Participates in (PACE Program)f.Advises the Director of Clinical Services in ways and means to establish better accountability(PACE Program)services to clients and referral sources. Integrates the nutrition treatmentg.Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings and client care meetings as requested.h.Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected emergencies and changes ini.Utilizes supplies and equipment economically.j.Informs the Director of Clinical Services of “unusual incidents.”k.Identifies nutrition service delivery problems and uses good judgment in their solution.l.Pursues professional growth through continuing education process.m.Is professional in appearance and manner in the clinical area; recognizes own limits andn.Optionally holds membership in professional organizations.o.Pursues professional growth through the continuing education process and presenting andp.Performs other related duties as required.Management reserves the right to add, delete or otherwise alter assigned duties at any time. To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The minimum qualificationslisted are r

4 epresentative of the knowledge, skill an
epresentative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE DIV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Required Education:B. Required Experience:Knowledge in the principles and practices of nutritional counseling and education. Two orC. Required Skills:Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populationsD. Required Certifications/Licensing:E. Desired or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:response to unexpected emergencies and changes in workload and staffing, and works where appropriate withV. POSITION DIMENSIONS:A.Number of Employees Supervised:DirectlyIndirectlyExempt Full-time: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exempt Part-time: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Nonexempt Full-time:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Nonexempt Part-time:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ B.Exposure to Confidential Material:C.External Contacts:D.Equipment Used:E.Budget Accountability:F.Other Dimensions/Job Measures:G.Work Schedule: CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE D VI. WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:“occasionally” means 1% to 33%; “frequently” means 34% to 66%; “continually” means 67% to 100%.A.Physical Demands:NeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinually1. Employee must:sit___

5 _______x_____stand__________x_____walk__
_______x_____stand__________x_____walk__________x_____crawl__x_____________kneel, squat or crouch______x_________bend______x_________climb______x_________balance______x________talk or hear______________x_taste or smell__________x_____reach above shoulder-level______x_________manipulate foot controls/pedals______x_________2. Employee must:lift up to 10 lbs______x_________lift up to 25 lbs______x_________lift up to 50 lbs______x_________lift over 50 lbs______x_________carry up to 10 lbs______x_________carry up to 25 lbs______x_________carry up to 50 lbs__x_____________carry over 50 lbs__x_____________3. Position requires use of hands for:repetitive movement_________ x_____simple grasping______________x_firm grasping______________x_pushing/pulling__________x_____fine manipulation______________x_writing/printing__________x_____twisting/turning______________x_feeling__________x_____typing/PC/keyboard use______x_________4. Employee must use neck in:NoYesstatic position_x____frequent flexing____x_frequent rotating____x_5. Employee must lift, tug, pull, transport or restrain human or animal subjects:a)no __x_, yes ____b)alone ____,with help ____c)adults ____,children ____,infants ____,large animals ____,small animals ____ CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE D NeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinually6. This position requires:use of ramps______x_________use of ladders______x________

6 _use of stairs______x_________working at
_use of stairs______x_________working at unguarded heights__x_____________operation of machinery or tools______x_________driving vehicles________________distinguish colors__________x_____7. This position requires:visual abilities no ____, yes __x__Explain_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ hearing abilitiesno____, yes __x__oral abilitiesno____, yes __ x___ Explain_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ interpersonal/human relations abilitiesno ____, yes __x__Explain:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _analytical, mathematical, memorization or other intellectual abilitiesno ____yes __x__B.ENVIRONMENTALACTORSCCUPATIONALNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinually1. Employee is exposed to:loud noise______x_________chemicals______x_________pharmaceuticals/drugs________________gases or fumes______x_________electricity/high voltage______x_________radiation________________dust or airborne particles______x_________asbestos________________bio-hazardous materials /substances ________________infectious diseases______x_________bacteria______x_________viruses______x_________body fluids______x_________blood borne patho

7 gens______x_________Other_______________
gens______x_________Other_______________________________________________________________________________ CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE D2.Physical environment:inside _x__,outside _x__, extreme heat ___, extreme cold ___,wet/humid conditions _x__, dry/arid conditions _x__3.Other exposures or potential hazards:Explain:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _VII. ORGANIZATION CHART: Manager/SupervisorPhysical Therapist Nutritionist Occupational Therapist Peer PositionThis PositionPeer Position Reporting PositionReporting PositionReporting PositionType of supervision received:Type of supervision given:__X_Functional supervisionVIII. SUPERVISOR’S ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE DPREPARED BY:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by peopleassigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,Incumbent Name:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Phone:_ _ _ _ Incumbent Signature:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date:_ _ _ _ Supervisor Name:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8 Phone:_ _ _Supervisor Signature:_ _ _ _
Phone:_ _ _Supervisor Signature:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date:_ _ _Human Resources Approval:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE D I. IDENTIFICATIONNLY: Position Title:Area Dir. Title:Director, (PACE Program)Work Location(s):II. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (SUMMARY)UMMARYOFTHEPRINCIPALJOBDUTIESRESPONSIBILITIESANDPROJECTSPrincipal accountabilities include planning, supervising, directly participating in and documenting all aspects of the(PACE Program)participants. Performs nutritional assessment and provides nutrition education for(PACE Program)participants requiring intervention. Acts as a resource to the health care team. Coordinates serving ofmeals, monitors/coordinates kitchen facilities to ensure standards are met. Coordinates with catering services to(PACE Program)participants. Participates in Quality Assurance activities.Participates in (sponsor) committees, where appropriate. Provides education to other health care professionals, asIII. POSITION REQUIREMENTSMinimumDesiredEducation, credentials, licenses: B.S. in Dietetics w/ ADA Master’s DegreeGeneral clinical Nutriti

9 onal supplements, diabetesKind & length
onal supplements, diabetesKind & length of experience:Dietetic internship1-2 years hospital experience for(PACE Program)patient physical situation in regard to standard precautions (Infection Control and Safety). Required to wear OSHA- ActivityRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConsistently ActivityRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConsistently WalkingXManual DexterityX SittingXor XUse of HandsX PushingXTalkingX PullingXHearingClimbingX· Normal ConversationX StoopingX· Other SoundsX KneelingXVision ReachingX· Acuity, NearX · Acuity, FarX · Over 50 lbsX· Color Vision X · Under 50 lbsXStandingXPatient Care Providers Only: patients. CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE DIV. PERFORMANCE MEASURES & STANDARDSIdentify the major results/standards your position is expected to achieve. List five (eight max.) standards inorder of importance. Describe in one sentence the essence of each standard.% Weight1.Performs initial nutrition screening upon assessment, developing care plans and monitoring 25%participant progress. Reassessment is done every six months thereafter. Interacts with health care team members, as appropriate, to accomplish these tasks @ day health center, nursing home or 2.Monitor monthly weights, taking into account medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, changes 10%in chewing, swallowing, mood changes, hydration status, intake, skin breakdown.3. Provides nutriti

10 on counseling for (PACE Program)particip
on counseling for (PACE Program)participants, using appropriate materials. 10%Discusses diet principles and other information as appropriate about shopping, food preparation, etc.4. Participates in educational activities, developing or presenting monthly group classes; developing or 10%selecting/improving educational materials; or presenting in-services to own department or other 5.Participates in patient care conferences, multidisciplinary team activities, committees, etc., as20% appropriate. Consults with MD/RNP and staff, making appropriate recommendations; treats (PACE Program)6.Oversee maintenance/cleanliness and orderliness of serving kitchen. Monitor portion control; 20%appropriate serving of food, purchasing and inventory.7.Works on projects for the department, small or large, as appropriate; participates in department 5% V. PROBLEM SOLVINGTypical problems this position must resolve to achieve the standards listed in section IV. This may include initia-tive, degree of autonomy, accountability for errors, interpersonal situations with customers, peers and/or subor-1.There is a shortage of staff, due to vacation or illness. In order to try and cover those things that need to be done2.A patient, on assessment, is found to have an inappropriate diet (calories, consistency, diagnosis-related, oraccording to diet PTA). On the assessment, appropriate diet

11 recommendations are made. Depending up
recommendations are made. Depending upon theabout immediate change per verbal order. This requires initiative, patience and good communication skills.3.A participant is irate over meal being offered/served. It requires listening to the problem, with apology. In fol-low-up, it may be necessary to check multiple systems to isolate/influence and resolve the issue. 4.On receiving nutritional counseling, a patient is very negative and gives indications of non-compliance. It may behelpful to discuss more in-depth reasons behind attitude, such as current habits that need to be changed, how to CRSP PACE 2.6 SPACE DVI. POSITION STRUCTUREIncumbent(s) report to what position? Other positions report to the same position: Social Worker, Intake and Marketing, Occupational Therapy, PhysicalTherapy, Recreational TherapyIncumbent is member of following PACE team/committees: Interdisciplinary Care Team, QA, Nutrition, DiabetesServices, Restorative Therapies. Titles that report directly to this position? # of FTEs that report to this position?Annual operating budget?__$ __Revenues __$__ExpensesSupervisory responsibility? Please check all that apply._____ Not applicable ___X__ Assists ______ Recommends ______ PerformsManagement Approval _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Date: __