Dietitian

UPMC Williamsport

Clinical Dietitian

$ 24.94/hr - $37.3/hr

Dietitian

As a Registered Dietitian you will:

Be the nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees.
Respond to the needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
Write orders in accordance with the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
Be a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities.
Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care. Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) – required within 9 months of hire.
Registered Dietitian (RD) – required within 6 months of hire.
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