Registered Dietitian — Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

Cura Hospitality; Elizabeth (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,†

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

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 to join our healthcare team in Pittsburgh to assess and address patients'/residents' nutritional needs and interventions, improving quality of life aligned with individual goals.

You will work with the health care team to apply standards, coordinate with dining services, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across departments.

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

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

Nutritional expertise

Educating patients/residents

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Job description

Cura Hospitality is seeking an experienced registered dietitian to join our healthcare team in Pittsburgh to assess and address patients'/residents' nutritional needs and interventions, improving quality of life aligned with individual goals.

You will work with the health care team to apply standards, coordinate with dining services, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across departments.