Hybrid Registered Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Leader

Elior Living; Leesville (LA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Licensure reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

401k with match

Life Insurance

EAP

Paid Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian to join Cura Hospitality’s healthcare team at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in LA. This hybrid, onsite role focuses on assessing and addressing residents’ nutrition needs, developing care plans, and coordinating with nurses and families to maintain optimal nutrition and quality of life.

The position welcomes experienced professionals and motivated new graduates alike, offering licensure support, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Provide Nutrition Assessments for admissions, quarterly assessments, annual assessments, tube feedings, weight changes +/-4% in 1 month, wounds, and for significant change assessments.
• 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 (Minimum Data Sheets) 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

Conoscenze

Regulatory knowledge

Teaching ability

Healthcare knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (Prior to 2024) or related field

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian to join Cura Hospitality’s healthcare team at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in LA. This hybrid, onsite role focuses on assessing and addressing residents’ nutrition needs, developing care plans, and coordinating with nurses and families to maintain optimal nutrition and quality of life.

The position welcomes experienced professionals and motivated new graduates alike, offering licensure support, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for