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Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.

As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a Limited Casual Dietician I to support our Oncology team at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA.

This position will work a casual as needed Monday-Friday variable daylight schedule working at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA floating to some network locations as needed. The Dietician will work to provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all oncology patients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.

• Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.

• Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.

• As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.

• Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.

• Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

• As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.

• Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.

• Participate in department based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.

• Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

• 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.

• Oncology experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire. Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

• Registered Dietitian (RD)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran