Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

SNEB; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

John J. Kane communities in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team.

You will identify and assess nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions to achieve and/or maintain their nutritional status, and enhance quality of life aligned with patients’ goals. Must have a passing CDR exam or eligibility, complete 75 hours of continuing education every five years, and hold state licensure.

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 every five years, in accordance with the CDR.
• 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.

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

CDR exam passed

Licensure

Teaching ability

Regulatory knowledge

Continuing education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Job description

John J. Kane communities in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team.

You will identify and assess nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions to achieve and/or maintain their nutritional status, and enhance quality of life aligned with patients’ goals. Must have a passing CDR exam or eligibility, complete 75 hours of continuing education every five years, and hold state licensure.