PRN Registered Dietitian - Healthcare Nutrition Specialist

Cura Hospitality; Pennington (NJ); 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

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join the Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. You will assess nutritional needs of patients, implement interventions, and support quality of life while covering vacations and doctor appointments.

The role requires LTC, Short-Stay Rehab, and Acute/Hospital experience, with PCC & MDS Sheet familiarity preferred. Schedule averages 8 hours per month with weekday coverage and occasional weekend rotation.

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

Nutrition knowledge

Patient education

Regulatory knowledge

Teaching others

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join the Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. You will assess nutritional needs of patients, implement interventions, and support quality of life while covering vacations and doctor appointments.

The role requires LTC, Short-Stay Rehab, and Acute/Hospital experience, with PCC & MDS Sheet familiarity preferred. Schedule averages 8 hours per month with weekday coverage and occasional weekend rotation.