Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Nutritional Care & Outcomes

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at Clarks Summit State Hospital to develop and monitor patient nutrition care plans. You will assess nutritional needs, plan menus, and collaborate with medical and dietary teams to support high-quality services.

Responsibilities include documenting progress in patient records, guiding dietary staff, and participating in quality improvement efforts to align with department goals.

Qualifications

• Active RD/RDN certification or eligible for certification.
• Residency in PA is required.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nutritional assessments by gathering medical data and documenting progress.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to plan appropriate nutritional plans.
• Plan, evaluate, and adjust menus following standard nutritional guidelines.
• Maintain and update patient diet database for accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide direction to dietetic staff to ensure consistent care.
• Contribute to performance improvement and policy reviews.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Guidance

Menu Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at Clarks Summit State Hospital to develop and monitor patient nutrition care plans. You will assess nutritional needs, plan menus, and collaborate with medical and dietary teams to support high-quality services.

Responsibilities include documenting progress in patient records, guiding dietary staff, and participating in quality improvement efforts to align with department goals.