Hospital Dietitian - Patient Nutrition & Counseling

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a registered dietitian nutritionist to provide comprehensive nutrition care across hospital and clinic settings. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning and patient education within an interdisciplinary team.

You will document in EMR, collaborate with physicians, and participate in internal education and quality improvement initiatives to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active dietetic registration and PA state license.
• Masters degree required or bachelor’s degree grandfathered per latest norms.
• Compliance with ACEND-accredited program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop nutrition care plans for inpatients.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy per evidence-based standards.
• Document assessments and interventions in EMR.
• Educate patients and families on diet plans.
• Precept dietetic interns and participate in department initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and interprofessional team.
• Support performance improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to community outreach and departmental projects.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Dietetics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Education

DPD/CPD accreditation

DI internship

PA license (requirements)

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a registered dietitian nutritionist to provide comprehensive nutrition care across hospital and clinic settings. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning and patient education within an interdisciplinary team.

You will document in EMR, collaborate with physicians, and participate in internal education and quality improvement initiatives to support optimal patient outcomes.