Onsite Registered Dietitian — Healthcare Nutrition (Whitfield, MS)

Elior Living; Pulaski (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join its healthcare team in Whitfield, MS. You will assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and enhance quality of life in line with patient goals.

As part of a supportive nutrition team, you will educate residents and staff, adhere to practice standards, and contribute to continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

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 requirements for eligibility.
• Completes 75 hours of continuing education every five years, in accordance with the CDR.
• Licensed or certified, per state requirements.
• Knowledge of regulation standards for 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Elior North America is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join its healthcare team in Whitfield, MS. You will assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and enhance quality of life in line with patient goals.

As part of a supportive nutrition team, you will educate residents and staff, adhere to practice standards, and contribute to continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.