Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p flexible

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for independently implementing nutritional care to patients within established standards of practice.

Create individual meal plans, including assessment, goals and plan of care to eating disorder patients.

Provide appropriate nutrition education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

Plan and lead nutrition education groups, including baking group to patients/parents.

Supervision of meal times

Provide nutrition education to guide parents and caregivers.

Order and purchase food and nutrition group materials, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree required.

1 year of experience required.

Registered Dietitian (or Registry Eligible) required (Commission on Dietetics Registration).

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (Pennsylvania) or eligible for licensure required.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained