Dietitian II

https://www.upmc.com/

Clinical Dietitian

$24.74 to $40.13 / hour

Purpose:
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.

As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a Regular Full Time Dietician II to support our Oncology team at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA, and some of our network offices located in Washington, Aspinwall, Natrona Heights, and West Mifflin, PA.

This position will work a variable Monday-Friday daylight schedule working at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA and floating to the network locations as needed. The Dietician will work to provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities:
As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
Provide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level.
Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Mentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement.
Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.
Lead one department initiative/professional contribution through to completion annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.
Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with 3 years clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian OR Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics with 1-year clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian required.
Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.
Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills.
Critical thinking skills for sound decision-making. Oncology Experience preferred