Registered Dietitian-UPMC Carlisle

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Hospital
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
This position is open to new graduates as well as seasoned dietitians! Excellent opportunity for flexible schedules working 30-40 hours a week.

Purpose:

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

Some highlights of joining our team include:
  • Flexible schedules, including a weekend rotation of every 5 weeks
  • Large group of dietitians over a 7-hospital region - supportive environment from seasoned RDs and regular team building activities
  • Defined career ladder with growth opportunities, including regional team lead positions
  • Opportunities to practice at the top of your scope: RD feeding tube placement, partnership in interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement projects, and more
  • Paid CDR/AND memberships
  • Tuition reimbursement of $6,000 per year
  • Annual CEU allowance
  • Paid holidays and generous time off (over 4 weeks annually)
  • Option for scrubs uniform


Responsibilities:
  • 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 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

*Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in nutrition and Dietetics degree with 2 years clinical nutrition experience and be a registered dietitian.
  • OR master's degree in nutrition and Dietetics with 1 year of clinical nutrition experience and a registered dietitian required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Registered Dietitian required. Licensed Dietitian required.

Clearances must be dated within 90 days.
  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD)
  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-06-29
Reference: 5988500778
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Carlisle

About UPMC Senior Communities

Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000

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