Registered Clinical Dietitian (Part Time)

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Clinical Dietitian – (Part Time) Schedule: Flexible hours (20 hrs. per week) Location: Langhorne, PA Department: Clinical Nutrition Reports to: Clinical Nutrition Coordinator & Director Position Purpose: St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Registered Clinical Dietician to join our Food and Nutrition team! What You Will Do: Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner, according to Food and Nutrition Services department and hospital polices and regulatory standards. Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients in either the inpatient, senior living, outpatient, clinic and/or contract services while performing within the Scope of Practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical, and non-medical staff, and community. Performs a nutrition-focused physical exam on patients and makes a nutrition diagnosis along with a treatment plan. Identifies and provides age-specific nutrition care to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families. Advises FANS department/colleague on patient nutritional care, food allergies, modified diets based on the Nutrition Care Manual. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Active status as Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Family & Consumer Science or related field with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) requirements completed.
2-3 years' experience in a hospital setting preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of diverse patient populations, various acuity levels, in a high-volume setting.
Displays strong communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.

Nice To Haves

EPIC experience preferred

Responsibilities

Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner, according to Food and Nutrition Services department and hospital polices and regulatory standards.
Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients in either the inpatient, senior living, outpatient, clinic and/or contract services while performing within the Scope of Practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical, and non-medical staff, and community.
Performs a nutrition-focused physical exam on patients and makes a nutrition diagnosis along with a treatment plan.
Identifies and provides age-specific nutrition care to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.
Advises FANS department/colleague on patient nutritional care, food allergies, modified diets based on the Nutrition Care Manual.