Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition

Elior; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Elior North America, through Cura-Hospitality, is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team in the Pittsburgh area. You will assess nutritional needs of patients/residents, implement interventions, and help improve quality of life in line with goals.

You will educate the care team, adhere to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within John J. Kane communities.

Qualifications

• Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or meets the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for eligibility.
• Completes 75 hours of continuing education hours every five years, in accordance with the CDR, utilizing the professional portfolio development process.
• Licensed or certified, per state requirements.
• Knowledge of regulation standards specific to comprehensive assessments, care planning, and residents’ rights.
• Ability to teach others, specifically pertaining to nutrition and dietetics.
• Nice-to-haves: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field; Experience healthcare or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Providing nutritional expertise to the health care team and educating patients/residents, staff, or consultants.
• Following the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ standards of practice and facility regulatory requirements.
• Interacting with other departments in setting up procedures and policies, and in problem solving as it relates to dining service and nutrition.
• Actively participating in the development, review, and revision of continuous quality improvement programs.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Educational delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Interdepartmental collaboration

Quality improvement

CDR exam eligibility

Continuing education

Licensing compliance

Nutrition education

Healthcare/Dialysis knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Job description

Elior North America, through Cura-Hospitality, is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team in the Pittsburgh area. You will assess nutritional needs of patients/residents, implement interventions, and help improve quality of life in line with goals.

You will educate the care team, adhere to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within John J. Kane communities.