Hybrid Part-Time Dietitian for Senior Care

Cura Hospitality; Cadet (MO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekly pay

No Late-Nights

Work/Life Balance

Competitive Part-Time Benefit Packages

Employee Referral Bonus

401K & Company Match

Job summary

Cura Hospitality is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian for Farmington, MO, with coverage of Rolla, MO. The role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, interventions, and quality of life for residents in a hybrid setting. The position is scheduled for 17 hours weekly at Farmington and 8 hours every other week at Rolla.

The RD will perform nutrition assessments, educate residents, and develop care plans in collaboration with the care team, adhering to ASPEN criteria and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (Prior to 2024) 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide Nutrition Assessments for admissions, quarterly assessments, annual assessments, tube feedings, weight changes +/-4% in 1 month, wounds, and for significant change assessments (such as a hospice admission or a significant improvement in ADLs).
• Nutrition education as needed and requested by residents.
• Creation and quarterly updates on care plans for nurses/CNAs/CMAs to reference at meals and snacks to tailor to resident food preferences.
• Completion of MDS for Section K and CAAs.
• Use of the nutrition-focused physical exam to identify residents who meet criteria for malnutrition according to ASPEN Malnutrition Criteria.
• Care conference meetings with families to update them on changes with the resident.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to provide resident-centered care during weekly clinical meetings.
• QAPI Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Meetings each quarter.
• Monthly Kitchen Inspections and Meal Service Audits.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

CDR exam

CE hours

Licensed

Regulatory knowledge

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Cura Hospitality is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian for Farmington, MO, with coverage of Rolla, MO. The role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, interventions, and quality of life for residents in a hybrid setting. The position is scheduled for 17 hours weekly at Farmington and 8 hours every other week at Rolla.

The RD will perform nutrition assessments, educate residents, and develop care plans in collaboration with the care team, adhering to ASPEN criteria and regulatory standards.