Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Part Time - Pediatric Outpatient Nutrition

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a part-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for pediatric outpatient nutrition at Geisinger Pediatrics Forty Fort. The role provides safe, ethical, competent, evidence-based nutrition therapy within the standards and scope of practice established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The dietitian collaborates with the health care team and other nutrition professionals to manage individualized nutrition care. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position may offer one to two work-from-home days per week after training, contingent on continued telemedicine support and coverage. The opportunity is open to new graduates and experienced dietitians; compensation is commensurate with experience. A joining bonus of up to $3,750 is available to qualified candidates. The role includes assessing nutritional needs using the Nutrition Care Process and information from interviews, nutrition histories, medical records, and interdisciplinary discussions. The dietitian develops nutrition plans, evaluates nutritional status, counsels patients and families, documents care, and supports ongoing nutrition care. Additional responsibilities include education and advocacy, group classes, nutrition-related orders for hospitalized patients when indicated, department initiatives and committees, student precepting, and mentoring or training colleagues. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist position requires a bachelor's degree and certification as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. The posting also describes a senior-level pathway requiring a bachelor's degree, the same certification, and at least four years of related experience, which may be a combination of two years of related work experience and an advanced or specialty certification. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness incentives, and additional family and employee support programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist certification from the stated default issuing body.
For the senior-level position: at least four years of related experience; this may combine two years of related work experience with an advanced or specialty certification, with certification counted as two years of related experience.
Qualified applicants must meet all job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

The employer will consider new graduate Registered Dietitian Nutritionists as well as experienced candidates.
For the senior-level pathway, an advanced or specialty certification may contribute toward the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Assess individual nutrition needs using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Nutrition Care Process, including interviews, nutrition and related histories, medical-record review, and discussion with the interdisciplinary health care team.
Develop plans to meet assessed needs, including recommendations for diet composition, meal patterns, supplements, and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
Collaborate with the health care team to develop 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 consideration.
Plan and conduct group classes on 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 productivity trends and changes related to workload.
Compile statistics and complete Clinical Productivity worksheets on time.
Participate in departmental initiatives to meet strategic goals.
Participate on appropriate organizational committees and represent the Clinical Nutrition department in committee decisions.
Precept students as indicated.
Mentor and train new staff members, colleagues, and other care-team members as applicable.
Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Up to $3,750 joining bonus for qualified candidates.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, including for part-time positions.
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.
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 referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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.