DIETITIAN II

UPMC East is hiring a Full-Time Dietitian to support our facility

This position will work during daylight hours with flexible shift times.

Title/Salary will be determined at time of offer and will be commensurate with experience. Pay range/required qualifications shown are for Dietitian II.

Purpose:

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 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

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.
* Skills: 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:

* Registered Dietitian required.
* Licensed Dietitian required.
* Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
* Registered Dietitian (RD)
* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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