PRN Registered Dietitian - Healthcare Nutrition Specialist

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

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to support the Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, initiating interventions, and improving quality of life consistent with patient goals.

Scheduling averages 8 hours per month with weekday availability and occasional weekend coverage. Experience in LTC, short-stay rehab, and acute hospital settings is preferred, with PCC & MDS Sheet experience valued.

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

Teaching ability

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Master's degree in nutrition

CDR exam or eligibility

75 hours CE/5 years

Licensed or certified

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to support the Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, initiating interventions, and improving quality of life consistent with patient goals.

Scheduling averages 8 hours per month with weekday availability and occasional weekend coverage. Experience in LTC, short-stay rehab, and acute hospital settings is preferred, with PCC & MDS Sheet experience valued.