Float Clinical Dietitian-UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrisburg seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide high-level nutrition expertise in managing hospitalized patients. The role involves formulating nutrition diagnoses, executing order writing, and mentoring dietetic students. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, along with necessary clinical experience and licensure. This position offers a supportive environment and welcomes new graduates to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification before January 1, 2026 and 2 years clinical nutrition experience required.
• Master's degree in nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification after January 1, 2026 and 1 year clinical nutrition experience required.
• Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition.
• Provide appropriate nutritional education based on patient/family needs.
• Mentor dietetic students and interns.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary care team and communicate effectively.
• Mentor dietetic students, interns and support staff and provide feedback.

Skills

Registered Dietitian certification

Clinical nutrition experience

Effective communication

Nutritional education and counseling

Mentoring skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and Dietetics

Master's degree in nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Purpose

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

New graduates welcome to apply!

New graduates welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and Dietetics degree with Registered Dietitian certification obtained before January 1, 2026, with 2 years clinical nutrition experience required.
• OR master's degree in nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification obtained on or after January 1, 2026, with 1 year of clinical nutrition experience required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Registered Dietitian required. Licensed Dietitian required.

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran