Onsite Registered Dietitian — Elevate Patient Nutrition

Cura Hospitality; North Versailles (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Cura Hospitality's Kane Dietitians in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced registered dietitian to assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and enhance residents' quality of life in line with patient goals.

You will educate the healthcare team, follow practice standards and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with other departments to develop procedures and policies that support nutrition and dining services.

Qualifications

• 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

• Providing nutritional expertise to the health care team and educating patients/residents, staff, or consultants.
• Following the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ standards of practice and facility regulatory requirements.
• Interacting with other departments in setting up procedures and policies, and in problem solving as it relates to dining service and nutrition.
• Actively participating in the development, review, and revision of continuous quality improvement programs.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Regulatory compliance

Education/training

Care planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Registered Dietitian (CDR) or eligible

Job description

Cura Hospitality's Kane Dietitians in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced registered dietitian to assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and enhance residents' quality of life in line with patient goals.

You will educate the healthcare team, follow practice standards and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with other departments to develop procedures and policies that support nutrition and dining services.