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Dietitian II-Outpatient

  • Job ID: 242784779
  • Status: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: UPMC Harrisburg
  • Department: Nutrition Therapy
  • Location: 121 Towne Square Drive, Hershey PA 17033
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $27.19 to $42.33 / hour

Description

To provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities:

  • As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
  • Provide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level.
  • Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
  • Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
  • Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
  • Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Mentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement.
  • Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
  • Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.
  • Lead one department initiative/professional contribution through to completion annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.
  • Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
  • As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications

 

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with 3 years clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian
  • OR master's in nutrition and Dietetics with 1-year clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian required.

Skills:

  • Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
  • Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.
  • Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills.
  • Critical thinking skills for sound decision making.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration. Maintenance of registration as demonstrated by 75 CEU credits every 5 years. Employees practicing in Pennsylvania: Licensed Dietitian & Nutritionist (LDN) with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and maintenance of PA-LDN as demonstrated by 30 CEU credits every 2 years. Employees practicing in Maryland: Registered Dietitian License from the State of Maryland Required.

clearances must be dated within 5 years:

  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD)
  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
 
 

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