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 a passionate Registered Dietitian to our Cura team in Arkansas City, KS. As a registered dietitian, you will have the AMAZING 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 offer extensive benefits that not only help you, but your loved ones as well! If you are passionate about helping those in need, love working in LTC, then please apply today!

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.

Benefit:

• 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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Where you'll be working:

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor

Compensation

$26 - $30+ per hour DOE

About us:

Cura currently services culinary management programs across the United States through the dedicated efforts of hundreds of highly dedicated managers, dietitians, and culinary professionals.

We are seeking Registered Dietitians (full- and part-time positions) to join our team supporting our caring partner Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, a large system of senior living communities.

Cura is owned and operated by Elior North America, a culinary management company that specializes in the contract food service industry. Founded in 2008, Elior North America is the 5th largest contract foodservice company in the U.S. with more than 1,500+ locations throughout the United States and over 20,000 team members nationwide. With the support and resources from Elior North America, Cura offers genuine dining services that advance the well-being of all those we touch: our residents, patients, clients, employees, and guests. Cura specializes in serving senior living communities, community hospitals, and healthcare systems.

Our extraordinary team of professionals deliver innovative culinary experiences uniquely tailored for each customer and local community that we serve. With a focus on culinary innovation and exemplary service, Cura is committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives every day. We offer healthy menu selections, heart-warming hospitality and food programs that improve overall health, deliver quality wholesome food, and most of all, emotional wellbeing.