Registered Dietitian / PRN

Select Medical; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their compassionate team. This role is pivotal in providing exceptional nutritional care to critically ill patients, ensuring their dietary needs are met through personalized care plans. With a strong emphasis on collaboration with medical staff and families, the Registered Dietitian will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery. The position offers a flexible per diem schedule, allowing for a balance between professional growth and personal commitments. Join a dedicated team that values your expertise and supports your career advancement in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition required.
• Current state licensure/certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutritional care and develop nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with medical staff and families for patient care.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress on nutrition interventions.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Collaboration with Medical Staff

Cultural Sensitivity in Nutrition

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Overview

Position: Registered Dietitian

Location: Erie, PA

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN/As NeededCompensation: $35.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Dietitians play a central role in providing compassionate,

excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Registered Dietitian orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutritional care to patients such as the development, implementation and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapies.
• work collaboratively with the medical staff, patients, families and food service department to ensure the patients’ nutrition care plans are implemented and departmental standards are maintained.
• Perform nutritional assessments and re-assessments, 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 the progression of textured modified diets to ensure patient safety and optimize oral intake.
• Clarify admission orders to ensure nutrition support, diet and oral supplement orders are consistent with the facility’s established nutrition support formulary and diet manual.
• Consider religious, cultural and ethnic factors in development of nutrition care plans.
• Review yearly updates and approves therapeutic diet manual annually. Educates clinical and food service staff on location of the Nutrition Care Manual. Maintains hard copy of simplified diet manual for downtime.
• Keeps current with nutritional practices and theories. Maintains current professional registration requirements (i.e., Professional Portfolio, self-development and continuing education). Demonstrates interest in continuing education, academics or specialized certification to further enhance professional skills.
• Evaluate potential food/drug interactions, and/or herb/supplement interactions.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and communicating progress and special needs.
• Participate in developing, planning and standardizing menus.
• Perform meal rounds to ensure patients' meal trays are consistent with the prescribed diet and meet standards as to quality, quantity, temperature and appearance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition related field.
• 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.

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.