Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The role involves providing expert nutrition management for hospitalized patients by formulating nutrition diagnoses, identifying malnutrition using established criteria, and executing order writing according to protocol. Responsibilities also include providing patient education, training staff, and leading departmental initiatives.
Candidates need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, along with Registered Dietitian certification obtained before or after January 1, 2026, depending on the degree level, requiring 1 or 2 years of clinical nutrition experience respectively. Required clearances include Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance.
To provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.
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.
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