Clinical Dietitian-(Part-time/Days)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian at Lancaster General Hospital. This role provides patient nutrition counseling, conducts education programs, and maintains records. It requires PA licensure and RD credentials, with diabetes education experience preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities span outpatient counseling in nutrition principles, education program maintenance, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited school.
• Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a dietitian-nutritionist within three months from date of hire.
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or registration eligible/obtaining certification within 3 months from date of hire.
• Two years of nutrition education.
• One year of diabetes education knowledge and counseling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other members of health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group nutrition counseling in outpatient settings.
• Maintains nutritional records and communicates pertinent information with appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Maintains nutrition education programs for targeted populations served.
• Participates in continuing educational activities to maintain current skills and information per license requirements.
• Participates in marketing of services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diabetes education knowledge

Nutrition counseling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/related field

PA Dietitian-Nutritionist licensure

Registered Dietitian certification or eligible

Job description

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.

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?
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Location: Lancaster General Hospital
Schedule: 24 Hours Per Week
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides individual and group nutrition counseling for referred patients and provides education programs for business and community groups. Patient/customer care includes care to patients/customers in the following age groups: adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Provides individual and group nutrition counseling and education in nutrition principles in outpatient settings.
• Maintains effective nutrition education programs for specific populations served.
• Maintains nutritional records and communicates pertinent information with appropriate healthcare professional(s).
• Participates in continuing educational activities to maintain current skills and information and as per license requirements.
• Participates in marketing of services.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Performs daily or routine maintenance and calibrates the test equipment as necessary. Recognizes and troubleshoots basic instrument malfunctions and resolves with the proper action taken.
• Sets up, performs, and evaluates programmed quality control materials according to established control limits.
• Provides nutritional updates and educates staff in nutritional education trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited school.
• Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a dietitian-nutritionist within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or registration eligible/obtaining certification within 3 months from date of hire.
• Two (2) years of nutrition education.
• One (1) year of diabetes education knowledge and counseling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other members of health care team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) to three (3) years of clinical nutrition education, knowledge, and counseling skills.
• One (1) year education background in teaching/learning with excellent interpersonal skills.
• One (1) year of maternal/newborn nutritional education
• Previously experience working with lower income populations.
• Two (2) years of clinical nutrition education.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English.

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.
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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.