PRN Registered Dietitian for Hospital & Long-Term Care

Cura Hospitality; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No Late-Night Shifts!

Weekly Pay!

Work/Life Balance!

Growth Opportunities!

Employee Referral Program!

And Much More!

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join the Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. You will assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and support quality of life for patients and residents on-site at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Lafayette campus.

This PRN role averages 8 hours per month with weekday availability for vacations and doctor appointments, plus occasional weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition (before 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

Ability to teach others

Knowledge of nutrition standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition

CDR exam eligibility

75 hours CE every 5 years

State license/certification

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join the Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. You will assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and support quality of life for patients and residents on-site at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Lafayette campus.

This PRN role averages 8 hours per month with weekday availability for vacations and doctor appointments, plus occasional weekend coverage.