Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Menu Planning

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at Clarks Summit State Hospital to deliver nutritional care for patients and coordinate with medical and dietary teams. Scope includes assessments, menu planning, and diet database management to support high standards of care.

The role requires active RD/RDN certification or eligibility, PA residency, and the ability to function in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active RD or RDN certification, or eligibility as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements and be able to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to collaborate with medical staff and dietary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and document patient progress
• Collaborate with treatment teams to design appropriate nutritional plans
• Plan and evaluate menus, ensuring accurate diet calculations
• Maintain and update patient diet databases for accuracy
• Guide dietetic staff to ensure consistent, high-quality nutrition care
• Participate in performance improvement efforts and review department policies

Education

RD/RDN Certification eligibility (CDR)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at Clarks Summit State Hospital to deliver nutritional care for patients and coordinate with medical and dietary teams. Scope includes assessments, menu planning, and diet database management to support high standards of care.

The role requires active RD/RDN certification or eligibility, PA residency, and the ability to function in a fast-paced hospital setting.