York/Hanover Clinical Dietitian - PRN

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Specialist to enhance patient care through expert nutritional management. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assess and address the nutritional needs of hospitalized patients, ensuring compliance with guidelines while providing tailored education and counseling. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to improve nutrition care processes and mentor aspiring dietitians. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on patient outcomes and the overall healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Expertise in nutrition diagnosis and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with billing guidelines and documentation.
• Provide nutritional education tailored to patient needs.
• Mentor dietetic students and support personnel.

Skills

Nutrition Diagnosis

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Education

Documentation Skills

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Position Requirements and Responsibilities

Note: This position requires travel between York and Hanover hospitals.

Purpose:

To provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise within the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with outpatient billing guidelines and perform necessary documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
2. Provide in-service training or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level.
3. Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and established criteria.
4. Execute order writing appropriately, following the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
5. Provide nutritional education and counseling tailored to patient/family learning needs and abilities.
6. Communicate effectively as a collaborative team member within the interdisciplinary care team.
7. Mentor and train dietetic students, interns, and support personnel, providing feedback for improvement.
8. Implement timely interventions based on Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
9. Deliver quality patient care to diverse populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy, including assessment, goal setting, and planning.
10. Lead one departmental initiative annually, endorsing evidence-based practices.
11. Serve as the nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units and participate in interdisciplinary committees to improve nutrition care processes.
12. Demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials and presentations.

Note: Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects their education, experience, and managerial discretion at the time of offer.