Registered Dietitian - Elevate Patient Nutrition Care

Cura Hospitality; Hostetter (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (FT)

Dental and Vision

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cura Hospitality in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced registered dietitian to join our healthcare team at Kane Dietitians. As an RD, you will assess nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions, and help improve quality of life in line with individual goals.

You will provide nutritional expertise to the care team, educate patients and staff, follow the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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

Registered Dietitian (RD)

CDR exam eligibility

Continuing education compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Educator / teaching skills

Healthcare / long-term care experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Cura Hospitality in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced registered dietitian to join our healthcare team at Kane Dietitians. As an RD, you will assess nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions, and help improve quality of life in line with individual goals.

You will provide nutritional expertise to the care team, educate patients and staff, follow the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.