Clinical Dietitian - Long-Term Care Nutrition Expert

Cura; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement (FT)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cura is seeking an experienced registered dietitian for our Leesport healthcare team. You will identify and assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and enhance residents’ quality of life according to patient goals.

Responsibilities include educating patients and staff, adhering to nutrition standards, and collaborating across departments to improve dining services and care planning. This role supports Cura's commitment to compassionate nutrition in a hospital-like setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assess nutritional needs and contribute to care planning.
• Ability to educate patients/residents and staff on nutrition.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards for nutrition care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional expertise to the health care team and educate patients/staff.
• Follow standards of practice and facility regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to establish nutrition policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement programs.

Skills

Nutritional expertise

Patient education

Regulatory knowledge

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

Cura is seeking an experienced registered dietitian for our Leesport healthcare team. You will identify and assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and enhance residents’ quality of life according to patient goals.

Responsibilities include educating patients and staff, adhering to nutrition standards, and collaborating across departments to improve dining services and care planning. This role supports Cura's commitment to compassionate nutrition in a hospital-like setting.