PRN Registered Dietitian — LTC & Acute Care Nutrition

Cura Hospitality; Chester Springs (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join our Meadowbrook healthcare team. The role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, initiating interventions, and improving quality of life for patients/residents at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Lafayette campus.

The position averages 8 hours per month with weekday coverage and occasional weekend shifts; LTC, Short-Stay Rehab, and Acute care experience is preferred, PCC and MDS sheet familiarity is 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

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education/teaching

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition

CDR exam eligibility

Continuing education (75 hrs/5 yrs)

Licensed or certified

Regulatory standards knowledge

Teaching others in nutrition/dietetics

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join our Meadowbrook healthcare team. The role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, initiating interventions, and improving quality of life for patients/residents at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Lafayette campus.

The position averages 8 hours per month with weekday coverage and occasional weekend shifts; LTC, Short-Stay Rehab, and Acute care experience is preferred, PCC and MDS sheet familiarity is valued.