Registered Dietitian

Lancer Hospitality; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cura-Hospitality is seeking an experienced registered dietitian for a role in Leesport. You will assess nutritional needs, initiate interventions, and improve quality of life in line with patients’ goals.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Responsibilities include providing nutritional expertise to the healthcare team, adhering to standards of practice, collaborating with departments to implement dining and nutrition procedures, and contributing to ongoing quality improvements in patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field (Nice-to-have)
• Ability to teach others about nutrition and dietetics
• Knowledge of regulation standards for assessments and care planning

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional expertise to healthcare team and educate patients/residents, staff, or consultants
• Follow standards of practice and facility regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with other departments to set up procedures and policies related to dining and nutrition
• Participate in development and review of continuous quality improvement programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 40620
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Healthcare
Brand: Cura-Hospitality
Location: Leesport, Missouri (US-MO)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced registered dietitian to our healthcare team in Leesport. As a registered dietitian, you will have the 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 non-exempt role and you will be paid hourly.

What you'll be doing:

• 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.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field.
• Experience working in healthcare or long-term care.

Where you'll be working:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

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.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.