Dietition - Full-time

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced Registered Dietitian to our Hospitality team in Natchitoches, LA. As a Registered Dietitian with our Hospitality, 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 can offer a flexible schedule for this opportunity!

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. 

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:  

• 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. 
• 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. 

Nice-to-haves: . 

• Experience working in healthcare or long-term care. 

Where you'll be working:

• Natchitoches, LA

Our Benefits:

• Reimbursement for licensure and dues!
• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off 

Requirements

passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration test or other CDR requirements

Benefits

• Reimbursement for licensure and dues!
• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off