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UPMC Registered Dietitian-UPMC Carlisle in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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.
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)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran