Registered Dietitian

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Location: Berks Heim Nursing & Rehab, Leesport

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional expertise to the healthcare team and educate patients/residents, staff, or consultants.
• Follow the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ standards of practice and facility regulatory requirements.
• Interact with other departments to set up procedures and policies, and problem-solve as it relates to dining service and nutrition.
• Actively participate in the development, review, and revision of continuous quality improvement programs.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Must-haves: The requirements listed above.
• Nice-to-haves: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field. Experience working in healthcare or long-term care.

Benefits

• Medical (for full-time employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (for full-time employees)
• Paid Time Off

About the company

Cura: Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

Elior North America: Cura is part of Elior North America, which is committed to diversity and encourages 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 fostering an environment of growth.