ABOUT US:

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.

THE ROLE AT A GLANCE:

We are looking to add an experienced registered dietitian to our healthcare & senior living team in Natchitoches, LA. 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