Registered Dietitian

Cura Hospitality; Boyce (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join Cura Hospitality's healthcare team. This hybrid role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, planning interventions, and supporting resident well-being.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, conduct nutrition assessments, update care plans, and participate in QAPI and clinical meetings. State licensure or certification required; new graduates welcome with commitment to growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (Prior to 2024) or related field.
• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Licensed or certified, per state requirements.
• Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or meets Academy requirements for eligibility.
• Completes 75 hours of continuing education every five years, per CDR requirements.
• Knowledge of regulation standards for comprehensive assessments, care planning, and residents’ rights.
• Ability to teach others about nutrition and dietetics.
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments for admissions, quarterly and annual reviews, tube feeds, weight changes, wounds, and significant changes.
• Deliver nutrition education to residents when needed.
• Create and update care plans for nurses and aides to reference at meals.
• Complete MDS (Minimum Data Sheets) for Section K and CAAs.
• Use nutrition-focused exam to identify malnutrition per ASPEN criteria.
• Attend care conferences with families to discuss changes in residents.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team at weekly clinical meetings.
• Participate in QAPI and quality improvement meetings each quarter.
• Conduct monthly kitchen inspections and meal service audits.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Resident education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition (Prior to 2024)

Master's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Job Reference Number

42785

Employment Type

Full-Time, Onsite

Segment

Healthcare

Brand

Cura-Hospitality

Location

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

• Competitive Benefit Packages!

Why Work for Cura?

• Hybrid role!
• No Late-Night Shifts!
• Weekly Pay!
• Work/Life Balance!
• Licensure & Academy Dues Reimbursement!
• Employee Referral Program!
• Competitive Benefit Packages!
• And Much More!

About Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

One of the largest rural health systems in Louisiana, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) offers a broad continuum of innovative care through our hospital services and health-related clinics and facilities. The 96-bed flagship acute care facility offers emergency care, expansive medical and surgical services including robotic technology, intensive care with 24-hour Critical Care Medicine physicians, obstetrics, inpatient psychiatric care, dialysis services, radiological and laboratory diagnostics, respiratory care, and rehabilitation services.

NRMCis an award-winning health care system receiving recognition for excellence in nursing care, patient safety, quality performance and more. Most recently, NRMC earned an “A” for the Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national recognition for commitment to patient safety was based on over 30 performance measures.

Please check out our website to learn more about Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

The Role At a Glance

We are looking to add a Registered Dietitian to our healthcare team in Natchitoches, LA. As a Registered Dietitian with Cura Hospitality, you will have the AMAZING opportunity to identify and assess the nutritional needs of assigned patients/residents, initiate interventions to achieve and/or maintain individuals' nutritional status, and enhance quality of life consistent with patient’s/resident’s goals. This is a hybrid role. Experience is preferred, but we welcome motivated new graduates who are eager to learn and committed to success. We offer extensive benefits that not only help you, but your loved ones as well!

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide Nutrition Assessments for admissions, quarterly assessments, annual assessments, tube feedings, weight changes +/-4% in 1 month, wounds, and for significant change assessments (such as a hospice admission or a significant improvement in ADLs).
• Nutrition education as needed and requested by residents.
• Creation and quarterly updates on care plans for nurses/CNAs/CMAs to reference at meals and snacks to tailor to resident food preferences.
• Completion of MDS (Minimum Data Sheets) for Section K and CAAs.
• Use of the nutrition-focused physical exam to identify residents who meet criteria for malnutrition according to ASPEN Malnutrition Criteria.
• Care conference meetings with families to update them on changes with the resident.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to provide resident-centered care during weekly clinical meetings.
• QAPI Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Meetings each quarter.
• Monthly Kitchen Inspections and Meal Service Audits

Must-haves

• 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.

Nice-to-haves: .

• Experience working in healthcare or long-term care.

Where You'll Be Working

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

Our Benefits

• We pay for your Licensure!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Mental Health Support
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program (PerkSpot-Travel, Hotel, Shopping, etc.)
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• Money Management App
• Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401k with match (25% of the first 8%)
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Insurance
• Continuing Education Credits
• Free Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Care Manual
• Sick Pay
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

About Cura

Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

About Elior North America

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.