UPMC
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Salary
$27 / HOUR
Provide quality patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy, including assessments, goals, and plans of care for diverse populations. Act as a nutrition expert within interdisciplinary teams to improve nutrition care processes and provide patient education.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics depending on certification date, along with Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian (LD) credentials. Dietitian II candidates must have 1-2 years of clinical nutrition experience.
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. Dietitian II:
Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care. Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition. Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care. Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol. Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team. 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. Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities. Provide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level. Lead one department initiative annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice. Mentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement. As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements. As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualified applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.
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.
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 skill. Critical thinking skills for sound decision making.
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.
Registered Dietitian required. Licensed Dietitian required. Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) Registered Dietitian (RD) Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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