Dietitian - PRN

UHS • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services. In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the facility offers services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit. Registered Dietitians are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks: Provides nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary treatment management of patients. Demonstrates analytical skills for assessments, and critical thinking skills for appropriate decision making. Implements the nutrition care plan and documents in ADIME format within the electronic medical records system. Provides nutrition education programming to patients demonstrating excellent communication skills and strong nutrition counseling skills.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) through the Commonwealth of PA
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition required; Master’s degree preferred
• One year prior clinical dietitian experience in a healthcare environment preferred
• Prior work with behavioral health population strongly desired
• Ability to work weekends

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary treatment management of patients
• Demonstrates analytical skills for assessments, and critical thinking skills for appropriate decision making
• Implements the nutrition care plan and documents in ADIME format within the electronic medical records system
• Provides nutrition education programming to patients demonstrating excellent communication skills and strong nutrition counseling skills

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Robust tuition reimbursement
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees