Dietitian- Casual

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Everett, PA

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About The Position

The position involves providing nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary management of all hospitalized patients. The role requires the application of Medical Nutrition Therapy to ensure quality patient care across diverse populations. The nutrition expert will be accountable for improving the nutrition care process and will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy, including assessment, goals, and plan of care.
• Act as a nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units and/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.
• Be knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and perform necessary documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and established criteria.
• Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based on patient/family learning needs and abilities.
• 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 and endorse evidence-based practice.
• Execute order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees