Healthcare Dietitian — Balanced Schedule + Weekly Pay

Elior; Lena (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401k

Licensure & Academy Dues Reimbursement

Job summary

Cura Hospitality is seeking a Full-Time Registered Dietitian for Mississippi State Hospital – Whitfield, MS to join our healthcare team. The RD will assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and support patient quality of life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, adherence to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (Prior to 2024) or related field.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field.
• 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-have: healthcare or long-term care experience.

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

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition

CDR exam eligibility

State licensure/certification

Regulatory knowledge for care planning

Nutrition teaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Master’s degree in Nutrition

Job description

Cura Hospitality is seeking a Full-Time Registered Dietitian for Mississippi State Hospital – Whitfield, MS to join our healthcare team. The RD will assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and support patient quality of life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, adherence to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, and ongoing professional development.