Dietitian, Advance Practitioner (UPMC Presbyterian)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Licensure reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Tuition assistance

Competitive PTO accrual

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh seeks an inpatient dietitian with a focus on writing and monitoring TPN orders. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced nutrition care to adult patients across diverse units.

The role offers a 40-hour workweek with flexible start times and rotating weekends/holidays. Salary and title are determined by career ladder requirements, with comprehensive benefits provided by UPMC.

Formación

• Requires RD licensure (LDN/RD) and CNSC preferred.
• Clinical nutrition expertise with TPN focus.
• Ability to mentor dietitians, interns, and students.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy to assess patients and develop goals and a plan of care.
• Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition using standard criteria.
• Serve as nutrition liaison/expert to units and participate in committees.
• Mentor and train dietetic students, interns, and new personnel.
• Lead annual department or system-based quality initiatives to completion.

Conocimientos

Clinical nutrition

TPN orders

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Educación

B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics

M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics

Descripción del empleo

Unique inpatient dietitian position with a focus on TPN order writing and monitoring.

Are you passionate about nutrition support and looking to work in a high acuity hospital setting? If so, this position is for you!

Job title and salary will be determined by career ladder requirements.

Job Summary

UPMC Presbyterian is a large teaching hospital located in Oakland, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. We care for a variety of adult patients, including Transplant, Trauma, Cardiac, and Neurology- just to name a few! As a part of the TPN Safety Team, you will provide advanced level nutrition expertise by working with a multidisciplinary team to write TPN orders. When not rotating with this team, you will work with our skillful team of Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians to provide quality nutrition care to hospitalized patients. We love our team of innovative and compassionate clinicians and know you will too!

Working Hours

40 hours per week with flexible start time, rotating weekends and holidays

Responsibilities include

• Provide direct patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy to assess patients and develop goals and a plan of care.
• Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
• Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees and projects.
• Mentor and train dietetic students, interns, and new personnel.
• Lead at least one annual department, facility, or system-based initiative or quality improvement activity through to completion annually

Qualifications

• B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics with 4 years of clinical nutrition experience as a Registered Dietitian.

OR

• Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics with 3 years clinical nutrition experience as a Registered Dietitian.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
• Act 34

UPMC Provides a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on physical, mental, and financial health.

Additional Benefits include:

• Reimbursement of CDR and State Licensure renewal fees.
• Reimbursement of CNSC exam fees upon passing.
• Position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please see https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for additional information regarding qualifications.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Competitive PTO accrual.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Individuals hired into certain roles must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment. Learn more here.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran