Dietitian

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Hospital
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Are you looking to make a true impact on the lives of others? UPMC Williamsport Dietary is currently seeking a Full-time Dietitian to join our great team. We offer opportunities for growth and a rewarding experience as a valued member of a dynamic inter-disciplinary team providing a high-level nutrition-related expertise for all hospitalized patients.

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.
  • Act 34
  • Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-06-07
Reference: 795678283
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Williamsport

About UPMC Senior Communities

Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000

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