LICENSED DIETICIAN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

CEU courses

Job summary

Rockford Center in Newark, DE is seeking a licensed dietitian for a part-time daytime role to assess nutritional status and develop individualized care plans for patients. You will analyze medical records, document findings in the DCH EMR, and educate patients and caregivers on dietary modifications to support recovery.

You will also review meal selections and participate in interdisciplinary rounds with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed dietitian in Delaware.
• CPR certification required and Handle with Care training within 90 days of employment.
• Two or more years of related experience; at least one year in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and patient interviews for hospitalized patients.
• Document findings and care plans in the DCH EMR.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diet modifications for recovery.
• Review and adjust patient room service meal selections.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient rounds.
• Provide information to medical team members.

Skills

Dietitian licensure

Patient counseling

Clinical assessment

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Tools

DCH EMR

Job description

Responsibilities

Licensed Dietitian opportunity is part-time and offers daytime hours.

Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE

Position Summary

In this rewarding role, you will assess the nutritional status and provide individualized nutrition care plans and education specific to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and/or patient face-to-face interview for hospitalized patients utilizing specialized knowledge and skills.
• Document findings, actions and summary assessments while following up on diet instructions and comprehension in DCH electronic medical record system.
• Educate and council patients of all ages including caregivers on modifications of diet required for continued recovery.
• Review and modify patient room service meal selections as needed being sure to communicate with Food and Nutrition Departments and providers.
• Attend interdisciplinary team patient rounds.
• Provides information to the medical team, including doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and pharmacists.
• Must be available when needed to perform assessment and document individualized care plans using remote computer access during off hours.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Chamberlain University Partnership discount
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Must be a licensed dietitian in the State of Delaware. Certified diabetes educator preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience, at least one (1) year of clinical setting experience preferred.
• CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training within 90 days of employment.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.