Clinical Dietitian — Enteral Nutrition Expert

Independence Health System; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a nutrition professional to lead comprehensive inpatient nutrition care, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention across complex medical and surgical cases. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and Dietetic Interns to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes developing educational materials, participating in program development, and maintaining licensure and registration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Food or Dietetics is required.
• Completion of AND-approved program leading to registration is required.
• Six to twelve months of experience through an approved accreditation program or related work experience for registry eligible dietitians.
• Strong leadership, organizational skills, independent and critical thinking with sound judgment.
• Knowledge of legal aspects and liability in nursing practice.
• Proficiency in PC and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Completes nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation per current Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice.
• Performs nutrition-focused physical exams and identifies patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Develops and executes care plans, including reassessment schedules and education for patient/family.
• Coordinates nutrition care with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and care teams.
• Maintains proper documentation and contributes to education programs for staff and community.
• Supports program development, marketing, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Critical thinking

Communication

Legal aspects knowledge

PC skills / Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition, Food or Dietetics

AND approved program leading to registration

1-year clinical dietitian experience (registry eligible)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a nutrition professional to lead comprehensive inpatient nutrition care, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention across complex medical and surgical cases. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and Dietetic Interns to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes developing educational materials, participating in program development, and maintaining licensure and registration.