Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Outpatient Nutrition

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geisinger offers Outpatient Clinical Dietitians a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. Are you an Experienced Dietitian or New Graduate looking for Career Growth Opportunities. Join our team at Geisinger Clinical Nutrition. You can find your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in our cutting-edge, top-of-scope practice. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality nutritional services.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian license required. Applicants must be registered or eligible to sit for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or qualify under a reciprocity agreement with CDR in conjunction with The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body
Communication

Responsibilities

Provides safe, competent evidence-based nutritional therapy that meets the standards of practice and the scope of practice as stated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Manages the individual’s nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team and other nutrition professionals.
Using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ and Nutrition Care Process, assesses individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through the assessment interview, food and nutrition and related histories, review of the medical record, and discussion with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team in assigned area
Develops a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding: the composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements; and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
Confers with the health care team to develop goals related to patient care.
Documents in accordance with established standards.
Evaluates nutritional status of individuals and makes recommendations regarding provision of optimal care.
Counsels individuals, families, and care provider on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to the individual's educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background.
Plans and conducts group classes for individuals in various areas of nutrition as indicated.
Writes nutrition related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition policy as indicated.
Consults, educates, and advocates on behalf of individuals, groups, and special populations regarding food, culinary, nutrition and health issues, food security and insecurity, nutrition programs, nutrition wellness and resources.
Plans for continuing nutrition care for individuals, as needed, using ancillary resources.
Self-evaluates results and monitors for trends and changes in productivity related to workload.
Compiles statistics and completes Clinical Productivity worksheets on a timely basis.
Participates in departmental initiatives to meet strategic goals.
Actively participates on appropriate committees for the organization and represents the Clinical Nutrition department in decisions made by these committees.
Precept students as indicated.
Mentor and train new staff members, colleagues, and other members of the care team as applicable.
Practices with a high degree of autonomy
Evaluates evidence-based best practice and shares back to team including proposing adjustments to supporting reference materials, policies, etc.
Provides guidance to providers and other healthcare professionals.
Participates in multi-disciplinary care team and functions as the nutrition expert
Collaborates with inter/intra professional team members to achieve department goals and optimize service
Serve as Designated Point Person for new hires as indicated
May include specialty program management and program evaluation outcomes
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance