Per Diem Registered Dietitian — Critical Illness Nutrition

Select Specialty Hospital; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our per diem team. The role focuses on comprehensive nutrition care for critically ill patients, including assessments, nutrition therapy, and collaboration with medical and food service staff.

The position emphasizes enteral/parenteral nutrition planning, nutrition care plan implementation, and ongoing patient monitoring in a hospital setting.

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 through Medical Nutrition Therapies.
• Develop and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens.
• Collaborate with medical staff and food service to implement nutrition care plans.
• Perform nutritional assessments and re-assessments and monitor patient progress.
• Educate staff on the Nutrition Care Manual and dietary standards.

Skills

Dietary assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Enteral/parenteral nutrition

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian Certification (RD)

State licensure for dietitian (as required)

Tools

Nutrition Care Manual

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our per diem team. The role focuses on comprehensive nutrition care for critically ill patients, including assessments, nutrition therapy, and collaboration with medical and food service staff.

The position emphasizes enteral/parenteral nutrition planning, nutrition care plan implementation, and ongoing patient monitoring in a hospital setting.