Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Pediatric Inpatient Nutrition

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist cares for patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and children’s inpatient floor at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA. The dietitian works with the healthcare team to provide nutritional care and education for neonatal and pediatric patients, including management of parenteral, enteral, and other nutritional care. Pediatric experience and/or CSP certification are preferred but not required; training can be provided. The position provides evidence-based nutritional therapy within Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards and scope of practice. The dietitian manages nutrition care in collaboration with the healthcare team and other nutrition professionals, assesses needs using the Nutrition Care Process, develops nutrition plans, evaluates nutritional status, counsels patients and families, documents care, and supports ongoing nutrition care. The role also includes departmental and organizational participation, student precepting, and mentoring or training colleagues as applicable. This is a regular, exempt, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some weekends. Start and end times are adjustable. The position primarily works on-site at the two named medical centers, with flexibility to complete non-patient-facing tasks remotely. 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 (CDR), 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. A joining bonus of up to $7,500 and relocation assistance for qualified candidates are offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian license.
Must be registered or eligible to sit for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or qualify under a reciprocity agreement with CDR and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Communication skills.
Ability to work the stated schedule, including some weekends.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric dietitian experience.
CSP certification.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, ethical, competent, evidence-based nutritional therapy in accordance with professional standards and scope of practice.
Manage individual nutrition care in collaboration with the healthcare team and other nutrition professionals.
Assess nutrition needs using interviews, food and nutrition histories, medical record review, and discussion with the interdisciplinary care team.
Develop nutrition plans, including recommendations for diets, meal patterns, supplements, and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
Confer with the healthcare team to develop patient-care goals.
Document care in accordance with established standards.
Evaluate 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 nutrition group classes as indicated.
Write nutrition-related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with Clinical Nutrition policy as indicated.
Consult, educate, and advocate regarding food, culinary, nutrition, health issues, food security, nutrition programs, wellness, and resources.
Plan continuing nutrition care using ancillary resources as needed.
Self-evaluate results and monitor productivity trends and workload changes.
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, colleagues, and other care-team members as applicable.

Benefits

Joining bonus of up to $7,500.
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, 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.
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 with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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.