Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Inpatient Nutrition

Geisinger • Danville, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides safe, ethical, competent, evidence-based nutritional therapy consistent with the standards and scope of practice of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The position manages each individual’s nutrition care in collaboration with the healthcare team and other nutrition professionals. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, primarily on-site, with flexibility to complete non-patient-facing tasks remotely. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some weekends; start and end times are adjustable. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role at Geisinger Medical Center.

The dietitian assesses nutrition needs using the Nutrition Care Process and information from interviews, nutrition and related histories, medical records, and discussions with the interdisciplinary team. The role develops care plans, recommends diets, supplements, and enteral or parenteral feeding regimens, evaluates nutritional status, counsels individuals and families, documents care, and coordinates continuing nutrition support. It also includes education, advocacy, group classes, clinical order writing, departmental initiatives, committee participation, student precepting, and mentoring or training colleagues.

A bachelor’s degree and Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian license are required. Applicants must be registered or eligible to sit for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or qualify under a reciprocity agreement with CDR and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. New graduate dietitians graduating within one to two months will be considered. Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. The posting offers up to a $7,500 joining bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian license.
• Registered or eligible to sit for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or qualified under a reciprocity agreement with CDR in conjunction with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist certification within six months, as listed in the certification and license details.
• Communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• New graduate dietitians graduating within one to two months will be considered.

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, including recommendations for diet composition, meal patterns, supplements, and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to establish patient-care goals.
• Document care 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 nutrition group classes as indicated.
• Write nutrition-related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with Clinical Nutrition policy, as indicated.
• Consult, educate, and advocate on food, culinary, nutrition, health, food security, nutrition programs, wellness, and resources for individuals, groups, and special populations.
• Plan continuing nutrition care using ancillary resources as needed.
• Self-evaluate results and monitor workload productivity trends and changes.
• Compile statistics and complete Clinical Productivity worksheets on time.
• Participate in departmental initiatives to meet strategic goals.
• Participate in appropriate organizational committees and represent the Clinical Nutrition department in committee decisions.
• Precept students as indicated and mentor and train new staff, colleagues, and other care-team members as applicable.

Benefits

• Up to a $7,500 joining bonus.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement 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 care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet insurance benefits.
• Career growth through the Professional Development Program.

What This Job Offers

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