Registered Dietitian — Hospital Nutrition Expert (Full‑Time)

Cura Hospitality; Mendenhall (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

No late-night shifts

Weekly pay

Work-life balance

Licensure reimbursement

Academy dues reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Cura Hospitality in Whitfield, MS is seeking an experienced Full-Time Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team. You will identify and assess the nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions, and improve quality of life aligned with goals.

As part of Cura, you will provide nutrition education to the care team, follow ADA standards, collaborate with departments to set up dining procedures, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education & teaching

Regulatory knowledge

Interdepartmental collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition

Licensed dietitian (CDR or eligible)

CDR national exam eligibility

75 hours continuing education every 5 years

Job description

Cura Hospitality in Whitfield, MS is seeking an experienced Full-Time Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team. You will identify and assess the nutritional needs of patients/residents, initiate interventions, and improve quality of life aligned with goals.

As part of Cura, you will provide nutrition education to the care team, follow ADA standards, collaborate with departments to set up dining procedures, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.