Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Pediatric Outpatient Nutrition

Geisinger • Danville, PA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join its outpatient pediatric nutrition team. The position provides safe, ethical, competent, evidence-based nutrition therapy in accordance with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards and scope of practice. The dietitian manages individual nutrition care in collaboration with the healthcare team and other nutrition professionals.

This is a full-time outpatient pediatric position at Geisinger Medical Center. New graduates are encouraged to apply and may receive mentorship from experienced pediatric dietitians; experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are also encouraged to apply. Following training and onboarding, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule, with regular onsite days and virtual workdays. One to two work-from-home days per week may be available after training, subject to continued telemedicine support and coverage. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and qualified candidates may be eligible for a joining bonus of up to $7,500.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for satisfying job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. The job profile describes typical elements of the role; additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation are also considered essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist certification or license from the default issuing body.
• Communication skills.
• For the separate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Senior level: minimum four years of related experience, which may include two years of related work experience and an advanced or specialty certification (certification counts as two years of related experience).

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply; mentorship from experienced pediatric dietitians is available.
• Experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual nutrition needs using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Nutrition Care Process, including interviews, food and nutrition histories, medical record review, and consultation with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Develop nutrition plans based on assessed needs, including recommendations for diet composition, meal patterns, supplements, and parenteral or enteral feeding volume, rate, and composition.
• Confer with the healthcare team to develop patient-care goals.
• Document in accordance with established standards.
• Evaluate individuals’ nutritional status and recommend optimal care.
• Counsel individuals, families, and care providers on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets, taking educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds into account.
• Plan and conduct group classes in nutrition as indicated.
• Write nutrition-related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with Clinical Nutrition policy when indicated.
• Consult, educate, and advocate regarding food, culinary, nutrition, and health issues; food security and insecurity; nutrition programs; wellness; and resources.
• Plan continuing nutrition care as needed, using ancillary resources.
• Self-evaluate results and monitor workload productivity trends and changes.
• Compile statistics and complete Clinical Productivity worksheets on time.
• Participate in departmental initiatives supporting strategic goals.
• Participate on appropriate organizational committees and represent the Clinical Nutrition department in committee decisions.
• Precept students as indicated and mentor or train new staff, colleagues, and other care-team members as applicable.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual described as generous.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• Joining bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level