PRN Registered Dietitian — Hospital & LTC Nutrition

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

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to support our Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. You will assess nutritional needs, implement interventions, and enhance quality of life for patients/residents while coordinating with household dining and care staff.

The role requires LTC/Short-Stay Rehab and Acute care experience, with occasional weekend coverage. PRN schedule averages 8 hours per month, with weekdays for vacations and doctor appointments.

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 CDR or meets Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for eligibility.
• Completes 75 hours of continuing education hours every five years, per CDR.
• 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

Nutritional expertise

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in nutrition

Master's in Nutrition

CDR exam or eligibility

Licensed or certified

CE hours requirement

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to support our Meadowbrook, PA healthcare team. You will assess nutritional needs, implement interventions, and enhance quality of life for patients/residents while coordinating with household dining and care staff.

The role requires LTC/Short-Stay Rehab and Acute care experience, with occasional weekend coverage. PRN schedule averages 8 hours per month, with weekdays for vacations and doctor appointments.