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Dietitian- Casual
Job in
Everett, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, 15537, USA
Listed on 2026-09-18
Listing for:
UPMC
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Dietitian / Nutritionist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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* Purpose:
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* 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.
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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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.
** 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**
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