Dietitian II

Dietitian II, Nutrition Services, UPMC Altoona Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shift with rotating weekends 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 the 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 on 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 the 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 Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with 2 years of 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 is required. Licensed Dietitian is required. Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) Registered Dietitian (RD) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran