Registered Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition & Quality Improvement

Elior North America; Imperial (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

UNUM voluntary (Accident, Critical Ill

Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team at John J Kane Regional Center in Pittsburgh. You will assess residents' nutritional needs and implement interventions to support health and quality of life, while collaborating with the care team.

You’ll educate patients, staff, and consultants, follow standards of practice, and work across dining and clinical departments to align nutrition with patient goals. This is a full-time onsite role.

Qualifications

• 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 education

Patient care

Regulatory knowledge

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team at John J Kane Regional Center in Pittsburgh. You will assess residents' nutritional needs and implement interventions to support health and quality of life, while collaborating with the care team.

You’ll educate patients, staff, and consultants, follow standards of practice, and work across dining and clinical departments to align nutrition with patient goals. This is a full-time onsite role.