Hybrid Registered Dietitian — Patient Nutrition Lead

Elior North America; Frierson (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

UNUM voluntary for Accident, Critical)

Discount Program (PerkSpot)

Commuter Benefits

Money Management App

Life Insurance

EAP

401k with match

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Cura-Hospitality is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the healthcare team at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches, LA. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and welcomes motivated new graduates.

You will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with the care team to improve resident outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in nutrition, a Master’s in Nutrition, and is licensed or eligible.

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 significant change assessments.
• Nutrition education as needed and requested by residents.
• Create and quarterly updates on care plans for nurses/CNAs/CMAs to reference at meals and snacks.
• 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.
• 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

Nutrition education

Care planning collaboration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching others

MDS familiarity

Education

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

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

CDR exam pass or eligibility

75 hours CE every five years per CDR portfolio process

Licensed or certified, per state requirements

Knowledge of regulation standards for assessments, care planning, and residents’ rights

Ability to teach others about nutrition and dietetics

Job description

Cura-Hospitality is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the healthcare team at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches, LA. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and welcomes motivated new graduates.

You will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with the care team to improve resident outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in nutrition, a Master’s in Nutrition, and is licensed or eligible.