Job detail

Inpatient Dietitian

UPMC

#Documentation #Counseling #Interdisciplinary Team #Regulatory Requirements #Liaison #Patient Education #Assessment #Nutrition #Registered Dietitian

Quick overview

The primary role involves providing nutrition expertise within the interdisciplinary team for hospitalized patients, which includes conducting assessments, setting care plans using Medical Nutrition Therapy, and acting as a nutrition liaison for assigned units. Responsibilities also cover formulating nutrition diagnoses, identifying malnutrition, providing patient education, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be prepared to perform comprehensive patient care, including documentation for compliance and executing order writing according to protocol, with specific educational requirements based on the date of Registered Dietitian certification. Licensure as a Registered Dietitian is required within 6 months of hire, and Licensed Dietitian status within 9 months.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunicationAssessmentDocumentationCounselingEvidence-Based PracticeOrder WritingPlan Of CareMedical Nutrition TherapyGoalsNutrition DiagnosisNutritional EducationMalnutrition IdentificationQuality Process ImprovementNutrition Focused Physical AssessmentNutrition Liaison

Job description

New graduates welcome to apply! Purpose

To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized 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. *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.

For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification prior to January 1, 2026, a bachelor's degree in nutrition or Dietetics is required. For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification on or after January 1, 2026, a master's degree in a Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

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) Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran