Dietitian II

UPMC; Coudersport (Potter County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Cole Food & Nutrition is seeking a Part-time Clinical Dietitian to join our inter-disciplinary team and provide high-level nutrition expertise for all hospitalized patients. The role emphasizes nutrition assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and education within a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications include RD and licensure, with a Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics; 2 years (or 1 year with a Master's) of clinical nutrition experience are required.

Qualifications

• Analytical skill to assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
• Interpersonal skill to work with diverse populations and teams.
• Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring abilities.
• Critical thinking for sound clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition care processes for hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support nutrition care improvements.
• Document and ensure compliant outpatient billing related to nutrition services.
• Provide patient education and counseling tailored to learning needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition education/counseling

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification

Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification

Job description

Are you looking to make a true impact on the lives of others? UPMC Cole Food & Nutrition is currently seeking a Part-time Clinical Dietitian to join our great team. We offer opportunities for growth and a rewarding experience as a valued member of a dynamic inter-disciplinary team providing a high-level nutrition-related expertise for all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
• Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
• As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations, and other communications.
• As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
• Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.
• Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
• Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.
• Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with Registered Dietitian certification.
• 2 years clinical nutrition experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with Registered Dietitian certification.
• 2 years clinical nutrition experience required.

OR

• Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification.
• 1 year of clinical nutrition experience required.

Skills

• Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills.
• Critical thinking skills for sound decision making.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Registered Dietitian required.
• Licensed Dietitian required.
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Act 34
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran