Clinical Dietitian - Clarks Summit State Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian position with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services at Clarks Summit State Hospital plans, organizes, and provides nutritional care for patients, including those with specialized dietary needs. The role supports patient health and recovery by developing nutrition plans, providing guidance, and completing documentation. The Clinical Dietitian assesses patients, gathers dietary and medical information, and documents progress in medical records. The position participates in treatment team meetings, shares recommendations, contributes to staff training and education, evaluates and implements regular and therapeutic menus, determines appropriate nutrients, and ensures diets comply with standards and physician orders. It also supports performance improvement activities, reviews nutrition policies, helps maintain department procedures, provides direction to dietetic staff, and maintains current nutrition knowledge through continuing education. This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, generally 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. The schedule may change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel may be required as needed. The position is onsite, with no telework option, and free parking is available.
Requirements
- Possess active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or provide proof of eligibility for such certification.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- A conditional offer requires a medical examination.
- A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.
Responsibilities
- Complete nutrition assessments, gather dietary and medical information, and document patient progress in medical records.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, share recommendations, and contribute to staff training and education.
- Evaluate and implement regular and therapeutic menus, determine proper nutrient content, and ensure diets meet standards and physician orders.
- Assist with performance improvement activities, review nutrition policies, and support department procedures.
- Provide direction to dietetic staff to ensure accuracy and continuity of nutritional care.
- Maintain current nutrition knowledge through continuing education and complete related assignments.
Benefits
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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