Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Care Expert

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Clinical Dietitian at the Clarks Summit State Hospital to guide nutrition plans and support recovery. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and delivering nutritional care for patients with specialized dietary needs, ensuring adherence to standards and physician orders.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, team collaboration, menu planning, program support, staff guidance, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must possess active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or be eligible for certification.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions as listed in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments and document progress in medical records.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and staff education.
• Evaluate and implement regular and therapeutic menus and ensure physician orders are followed.
• Assist with performance improvement activities and review nutrition policies.
• Provide direction to dietetic staff to ensure accurate nutrition care.
• Maintain current nutrition knowledge via continuing education.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Team collaboration

Menu planning

Documentation

Staff guidance

Professional development

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Clinical Dietitian at the Clarks Summit State Hospital to guide nutrition plans and support recovery. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and delivering nutritional care for patients with specialized dietary needs, ensuring adherence to standards and physician orders.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, team collaboration, menu planning, program support, staff guidance, and ongoing professional development.