Registered Dietitian - PRN

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide exceptional nutrition services in Hummelstown, PA. In this per diem position, you will develop and implement nutrition care plans, work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, and provide education to patients and staff.

Ideal candidates must have current licensure and registration, with at least one year of clinical experience. Join a dedicated team focused on patient well-being and support!

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid dietitian license as per state regulations.
• Need at least one year of clinical experience.
• Familiarity with current ADA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition services, including assessments and education.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for patient care planning.
• Develop and implement educational programs for patients.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Nutrition education

Therapeutic diet calculations

Interdisciplinary communication

Attention to religious/cultural factors

Education

Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration

State licensure/certification

Job description

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital – In partnership with Select Medical

Position: Registered Dietitian

Location: Hummelstown, PA

Schedule: Per Diem

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive 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.
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutrition services including screening, initial assessment, re-assessments, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic diet calculations, and calorie counts. Develop an appropriate nutritional care plan.
• Consider religious, cultural, and ethical factors when completing nutrition assessments and creating plan of care.
• Evaluate potential food/drug interactions, and/or herb/supplement interactions. Provide nutrition education/counseling as appropriate.
• Communicate and implement the nutritional plan of care with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Care meetings, when assigned, for the development of patient care plans. Participate with the interdisciplinary team in various medical rounds (as available at the facility) such as wound rounds or dysphagia rounds.
• Develop and implement educational programs for patients and staff. Work with the patient to identify a nutrition education plan and set achievable goals.
• Keep current with nutritional practices and theories. Maintain current ADA requirements, (i.e., Professional Portfolio, self-development, and continuing education classes.)

Minimum 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.

Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.