Onsite Registered Dietitian — Hospital Nutrition Expert

Cura Hospitality; Cabot (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Cura Hospitality is seeking an experienced registered dietitian for its healthcare team at John J Kane Regional Center in Pittsburgh. You will assess residents’ nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and support quality of life aligned with patient goals.

The role requires passing the CDR national exam or eligibility, state licensure, and continuing education. You will educate staff, collaborate with other departments, and contribute to quality improvement in dining and nutrition 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 expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Teaching others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Job description

Cura Hospitality is seeking an experienced registered dietitian for its healthcare team at John J Kane Regional Center in Pittsburgh. You will assess residents’ nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and support quality of life aligned with patient goals.

The role requires passing the CDR national exam or eligibility, state licensure, and continuing education. You will educate staff, collaborate with other departments, and contribute to quality improvement in dining and nutrition services.