Registered Dietitian
Elior North America
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Job summary
Cura-Hospitality, part of Elior North America, is hiring a Registered Dietitian for NRMC in Natchitoches, LA. This hybrid role supports nutrition assessments, care planning, and resident-focused care in a hospital setting.
The position welcomes experienced candidates and motivated graduates, with a strong emphasis on licensure, ongoing education, and collaborative team-based care. Benefits are extensive to support you and your family.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (or related field) is required.
- Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field is required.
- Passed a national examination for licensure or eligible per professional standards.
- 75 hours of continuing education every five years per CDR requirements.
- Licensed or certified as required by state regulations.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards for assessments, care planning, and residents’ rights.
- Ability to teach others about nutrition and dietetics.
Responsibilities
- Perform nutrition assessments for admissions, quarterly, annual evaluations and significant changes.
- Provide nutrition education to residents as needed.
- Create and update care plans for nurses and aides.
- Complete Minimum Data Sheets (MDS) for nutrition sections.
- Identify malnutrition using ASPEN criteria via nutrition-focused exam.
- Attend care conferences with families to discuss changes.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in weekly meetings.
- Participate in QAPI quality improvement meetings each quarter.
- Conduct monthly kitchen inspections and meal service audits.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Reference Number: 42785
Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite
Segment: Healthcare
Brand: Cura-Hospitality
Location: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Hybrid role!
No Late-Night Shifts!
Weekly Pay!
Work/Life Balance!
Licensure & Academy Dues Reimbursement!
Employee Referral Program!
Competitive Benefit Packages!
And Much More!
Elior North America is a family of distinct hospitality companies with more than 50 years of industry presence and 15,000 team members united in our passion for food, service, and excellence. We share an appetite for growth which drives all of us to continually reimagine our customers’ experience.
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 (https://www.nrmchospital.org/)
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!
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
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.
- Experience working in healthcare or long-term care.
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
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)
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.
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.
This job description can be revised by management as needed.
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