PRN Registered Dietitian — Flexible Hours, Weekend Coverage

Cura-Hospitality; Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join the Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. You will identify and assess nutritional needs of assigned patients/residents, initiate interventions to maintain nutritional status, and enhance quality of life consistent with patient goals.

The role averages 8 hours per month with weekday availability and occasional weekend coverage. LTC, long-term care and hospital experience are preferred, and PCC/MDS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (Prior to 2019) or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field preferred.
• Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or eligibility.
• Completes 75 hours of continuing education every five years, per CDR requirements.

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 to set up procedures and policies related to dining service and nutrition.
• Actively participating in development, review, and revision of continuous quality improvement programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (Prior to 2019) or related field

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian through CDR or eligibility

75 hours continuing education every five years (CDR requirements)

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join the Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. You will identify and assess nutritional needs of assigned patients/residents, initiate interventions to maintain nutritional status, and enhance quality of life consistent with patient goals.

The role averages 8 hours per month with weekday availability and occasional weekend coverage. LTC, long-term care and hospital experience are preferred, and PCC/MDS experience is a plus.