Hybrid Registered Dietitian: Lead Patient Nutrition Care

Elior Living; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure paid

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

Voluntary UNUM offering

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with match

Continuing Education Credits

Free Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Louisiana is partnering with Cura-Hospitality to add a Registered Dietitian. This hybrid role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, initiating interventions, and enhancing quality of life for residents.

New graduates are welcome, with extensive benefits offered. The RD will identify nutrition needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with nurses and clinicians in weekly meetings, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (prior to 2024) or related field.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Passed the national exam by CDR or meets AND eligibility requirements.
• Completes 75 hours of continuing education every five years per CDR.
• Licensed or certified as required by state.
• Knowledge of regulation standards for assessments, care planning, and residents’ rights.
• Ability to teach others about nutrition and dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments for admissions, quarterly and annual reviews, tube feeds, weight changes, wounds, and significant changes.
• Provide nutrition education to residents as requested.
• Create and update care plans for nurses and aides to reference at meals and snacks.
• Complete MDS for Section K and CAAs.
• Use nutrition-focused physical exams to identify malnutrition according to ASPEN criteria.
• Attend care conference meetings with families to discuss changes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team during weekly clinical meetings.
• Participate in QAPI and Performance Improvement meetings each quarter.
• Perform monthly kitchen inspections and meal service audits.

Skills

Teaching others

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition

CDR certification / licensed

Job description

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Louisiana is partnering with Cura-Hospitality to add a Registered Dietitian. This hybrid role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, initiating interventions, and enhancing quality of life for residents.

New graduates are welcome, with extensive benefits offered. The RD will identify nutrition needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with nurses and clinicians in weekly meetings, while ensuring regulatory compliance.