Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition & Quality Improvement

Cura Hospitality; Enon Valley (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced registered dietitian to join our healthcare team in Pittsburgh. As a registered dietitian, you will identify and assess the nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions to achieve and maintain their nutritional status, and enhance quality of life in line with their goals.

You'll work with Cura Hospitality at John J Kane Regional Center - Scott, collaborating with the care team to ensure evidence-based nutrition care and compliant dining services

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.

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

Continuing education

Licensed or certified

Regulatory knowledge

Nutrition education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced registered dietitian to join our healthcare team in Pittsburgh. As a registered dietitian, you will identify and assess the nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions to achieve and maintain their nutritional status, and enhance quality of life in line with their goals.

You'll work with Cura Hospitality at John J Kane Regional Center - Scott, collaborating with the care team to ensure evidence-based nutrition care and compliant dining services