Per Diem Dietitian — Critical Care Nutrition Specialist

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie is a critical illness recovery hospital, recruiting a Registered Dietitian for a per diem/PRN position in Erie, PA. You will provide clinical nutrition care, perform assessments, and collaborate with medical and food service teams to implement nutrition plans.

The role focuses on Medical Nutrition Therapy, enteral/parenteral support, and diet education, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and involvement in interdisciplinary rounds.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutritional care to patients including development and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapies.
• Work collaboratively with medical staff, patients, families and the food service department to implement nutrition care plans and standards.
• Perform nutritional assessments and reassessments, identifying goals, recommending nutrition interventions, monitoring and evaluating patient progress.
• Develop and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens.
• Work closely with the Speech Therapy Department to assist with textured modified diets to ensure patient safety and optimal oral intake.
• Clarify admission orders to ensure nutrition support and diet orders are consistent with the facility's nutrition formulary and diet manual.
• Consider religious, cultural and ethnic factors in nutrition care plans.
• Review updates and approve the therapeutic diet manual annually; educate staff on location of the Nutrition Care Manual.
• Keeps current with nutritional practices and continuing education; maintains professional portfolio and self-development.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate progress and special needs; participate in menu planning and standardizing menus.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Nutrition Therapy

Clinical Nutrition

Education

CDR Registration (RD)

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie is a critical illness recovery hospital, recruiting a Registered Dietitian for a per diem/PRN position in Erie, PA. You will provide clinical nutrition care, perform assessments, and collaborate with medical and food service teams to implement nutrition plans.

The role focuses on Medical Nutrition Therapy, enteral/parenteral support, and diet education, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and involvement in interdisciplinary rounds.