Registered Dietitian - Patient-Centric Nutrition Leader

Elior North America; Midway (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

401k

Sick Time

Job summary

We are looking to add an experienced registered dietitian to our healthcare team in Pittsburgh. As a registered dietitian, you will have the 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.

We are seeking a candidate who can educate the health care team, follow the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Qualifications

• Must have passed the national exam or be eligible via the Academy.
• Completes 75 hours of continuing education every five years.
• Licensed or certified per state requirements.
• Knowledge of regulations for assessments, care planning, and residents' rights.
• Ability to teach others about 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 to set up procedures and policies related to dining and nutrition.
• Participating in development, review, and revision of continuous quality improvement programs.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Regulatory standards

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Job description

We are looking to add an experienced registered dietitian to our healthcare team in Pittsburgh. As a registered dietitian, you will have the 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.

We are seeking a candidate who can educate the health care team, follow the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics