Hybrid Registered Dietitian | Patient-Centric Nutrition

Elior; Natchitoches (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

UNUM offering (Disability/Critical Ill

Job summary

Cura Hospitality is seeking a Registered Dietitian in Natchitoches, LA, to identify and assess nutritional needs of residents, initiate interventions to maintain status, and enhance quality of life aligned with patient goals. The role offers a hybrid schedule and welcomes motivated new graduates eager to learn.

The position is at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center with extensive benefits and licensure support.

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.

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 (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

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Teaching ability

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Master’s degree in Nutrition

Job description

Cura Hospitality is seeking a Registered Dietitian in Natchitoches, LA, to identify and assess nutritional needs of residents, initiate interventions to maintain status, and enhance quality of life aligned with patient goals. The role offers a hybrid schedule and welcomes motivated new graduates eager to learn.

The position is at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center with extensive benefits and licensure support.