Clinical Dietitian- Inpatient Nutrition

1 month ago

danville, United States Geisinger Full time
Job Title: Clinical Dietitian- Inpatient Nutrition
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Wellbeing Services, Dietitian
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Nutrition Services Team
Date Posted: 10/28/2024
Job ID: R-68863
Job SummaryProvides safe, ethical, and competent evidence-based nutritional therapy that meets the standards of practice and the scope of practice as stated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Manages the individual’s nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team and other nutrition professionals.
Job Duties

*Join our team and receive up to a $7,500 joining bonus, plus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

  • Assesses individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through the assessment interview, food and nutrition and related histories, review of the medical record, and discussion with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
  • Develops a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding: the composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements; and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
  • Confers with the health care team to develop goals related to patient care.
  • Plans and coordinates the use of special dietary regimens.
  • Documents initial assessment plans for nutritional care and progress relative to same in the medical record in accordance with established standards.
  • Evaluates nutritional status of individuals and makes recommendations regarding provision of optimal care.
  • Counsels individuals, families, and care provider on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to the individual's educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background.
  • Plans and conducts group classes for individuals in various areas of nutrition as appropriate.
  • Writes nutrition related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition policy.
  • Consults, educates, and advocates on behalf of individuals, groups, and special populations regarding food, culinary, nutrition and health issues, food security and insecurity, nutrition programs, nutrition wellness and resources.
  • Plans for continuing nutrition care for individuals, as needed, after discharge from the hospital using ancillary resources.
  • Contributes to and designs referral process and systems to facilitate public access to Registered Dietitians.
  • Receives referrals for services and make referrals to other relevant health care professional.
  • Implements outcome-based quality assurance and performance improvement activities to document outcomes of service; compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures; and monitor and address customer satisfaction.
  • Self-evaluates results and monitors for trends and changes in productivity related to workload.
  • Compiles statistics and completes Clinical Productivity worksheets on a timely basis.
  • Creates, evaluates, reviews, and revises patient instruction materials and recipe and food products for the patient menu.
  • Actively participates on appropriate committees for the organization and represents the Clinical Nutrition department in decisions made by these committees.
  • Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluating research studies conducted by members of the Clinical Nutrition Services or nutrition-related research coordinated by other departments, as available.
  • Develop and use electronic information management tools for practice, research, and education.


Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.


Position Details

*Join our team and receive up to a $7,500 joining bonus, plus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

As a valued Dietitian at Geisinger, you can expect:

  • Cutting-edge, top-of-scope practice – including independent order writing, protocol medication adjustments, and more
  • Our medical team seeks and implements our recommendations for their patients
  • Career growth through our Professional Development Program
  • Growing Specialties: Pediatrics, Senior Care, Outpatient Diabetes Management, and Outpatient Nutrition

Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week); M-F 8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m.; some weekends

Flexibility:  

  • Adjustable start and end times. 
  • While this position primarily works on-site, we offer flexibility to complete non-patient facing tasks and responsibilities remotely.

Education: Bachelor's Degree is required

Licensure: Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian License is required.

Applicants must be registered or eligible to sit for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or qualify under a reciprocity agreement with CDR  in conjunction with The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

* Will consider New Graduate Dietitians graduating within 1-2 months. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials.

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Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.

Our benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment with three medical plan options, including flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
  • Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage paid for by the company
  • A competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions beginning on your first day of employment
  • A generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
  • Access to the MyHealth Rewards wellness program, which helps you improve your health and earn incentives
  • Support for families, including adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave, and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
  • We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. That's why we offer several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which provide opportunities for you to network and develop professionally. Our ERGs are open to all employees and are formed around common identities.

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EducationBachelor's Degree- (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Instructor within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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