Per Diem Dietitian — Outpatient Oncology Care

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 is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy in hospital and clinic settings.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team. Responsibilities include precepting dietetic interns, engaging in department projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Active dietetic registration with ACEND-accredited program.
• Masters degree or grandfathered exemption per 2024 rule.
• PA state license maintained as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high quality medical nutrition therapy in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and monitor nutritional care for patients.
• Educate patients/families and coordinate with physicians and care teams.
• Precept dietetic interns and participate in department projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Diet counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EMR documentation

Education

ACEND-registered DP/CPD/DI

PA licensure (nursing board)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy in hospital and clinic settings.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team. Responsibilities include precepting dietetic interns, engaging in department projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.