Part-Time Dietitian - Healthcare Nutrition & Education

Elior North America; Sikes (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking an experienced Part-Time Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team near West Monroe, LA. You will assess nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions to improve nutritional status, and enhance quality of life according to patient goals.

Schedule 8–12 hours per week across Franklin Medical Center and Richardson Medical Center. You will work with the healthcare team, follow Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, and assist in

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

• 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

Teaching others

Regulatory knowledge

CDR/eligible exam

Continuing education

Healthcare/long-term care experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Elior North America is seeking an experienced Part-Time Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team near West Monroe, LA. You will assess nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions to improve nutritional status, and enhance quality of life according to patient goals.

Schedule 8–12 hours per week across Franklin Medical Center and Richardson Medical Center. You will work with the healthcare team, follow Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, and assist in