Clinical Dietician - EDU (Per Diem)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,823 - 58,740; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System in Plainsboro Township is looking for a Registered Dietitian to provide optimal nutrition care to patients. This role involves conducting nutritional assessments, educating patients and families, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, with two to three years of experience as a Clinical Nutritionist. A commitment to continuous improvement and patient care is essential, alongside a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian certification is required.
• Two to three years of experience as a Clinical Nutritionist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal nutrition care and conduct nutritional assessments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Document all therapeutic interactions in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Nutrition education

Patient interaction

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

BS or BA in Human Nutrition

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough.

Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance.

Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• Responsible for providing optimal nutrition care to patients, conducting and evaluating nutritional assessments, providing nutrition education to patients, family and staff, participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Is able to provide age appropriate care as indicated by knowledge of the principle of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess and interpret data relative to patient's age. Provides coverage for meal time monitoring, as needed. Weighs patients. Documents all therapeutic interactions, significant contacts with patient/family/other providers, therapeutic goals, and other data in concise, readable format in the electronic medical record on a timely basis, in accordance with Policies and Procedures. Maintains all standards of confidentiality. Interacts professionally, respectfully and flexibly with patients, families and staff in performance of daily duties. Participates in program educational activities and marketing activities, such as: Speaking engagements Writing professional articles Providing in-service education. Cultivating new referral sources. Attending conferences and bringing information back to program in the form of program development, in-service education, etc. Training and Education - Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-services. Complies with continuing education requirements of field and completes required annual competencies. Participates in hospital and program Performance Improvement goals. Performs all other related duties as assigned and requested.

Credentials

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science
• BS or BA in Human Nutrition Two to three years previous experience as Clinical Nutritionist

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range

$26.73 - $42.64/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.