What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Cura Hospitality?
Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Requisition ID: 2380
Segment: Healthcare
Brand: Cura-Hospitality
Work Arrangement: Onsite
State: Mississippi (US-MS)
Why work for us?
- No Weekends!
- Weekly Pay!
- No Late-Nights!
- Paid Meals!
- Internal Transfers and Growth Opportunities!
The Role at a glance:
We are looking to add an experienced registered dietitian to our Cura Hospitality team in Meridian, MS. 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.
What you'll be doing:
- 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.
Day to Day:
- Provide Nutrition Assessments for admissions, quarterly assessments, annual assessments, tube feedings, weight changes /-4% in 1 month, wounds, and for significant change assessments (such as a hospice admission or a significant improvement in ADLs)
- Nutrition education as needed and requested by residents
- Creation and quarterly updates on care plans for nurses/CNAs/CMAs to reference at meals and snacks to tailor to resident food preferences
- Completion of MDS (Minimum Data Sheets) for Section K and CAAs
- Use of the nutrition-focused physical exam to identify residents who meet criteria for malnutrition according to ASPEN Malnutrition Criteria
- Care conference meetings with families to update them on changes with the resident
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to provide resident-centered care during weekly clinical meetings
- QAPI Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Meetings each quarter
- Monthly Kitchen Inspections and Meal Service Audits
What we're looking for:
Must-haves:
- Bachelor’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.
- Vaccination against Covid-19 is required.
Nice-to-haves: .
- Experience working in healthcare or long-term care.
Where you'll be working:
Ochsner Rush Medical Center
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance (Can be as low as $1 per week!)
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Mental Health Support
- Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Discount Program (PerkSpot-Travel, Hotel, Shopping, etc.)
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
- Money Management App
- Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- 401k with match (25% of the first 8%)
- Critical Illness ($10k-$20k)
- Hospital Insurance ($1500)
- Continuing Education Credits
- Free Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Care Manual
- Sick Pay / PTO
- Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
- Mileage Reimbursement (Federal Rate)
- We Pay for your Licensure!
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About Elior North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.
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