Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Part Time - Pediatric Outpatient Nutrition
About The Position
Geisinger is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide safe, ethical, competent, evidence-based nutrition therapy according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ standards and scope of practice. The role collaborates with healthcare team members and nutrition professionals to manage individualized nutrition care in a pediatric outpatient setting. New graduates and experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionists will be considered. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and qualified candidates may receive a joining bonus of up to $3,750. The position is based at Geisinger Pediatrics Forty Fort. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. After training, the role may be eligible for one to two work-from-home days per week, contingent on continued telemedicine support and coverage. The role requires a bachelor's degree and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist certification. A senior-level version of the role requires at least four years of related experience, which may include two years of related work experience and an advanced or specialty certification. The position also includes documenting care, evaluating nutrition status, counseling individuals and families, and participating in departmental and organizational initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist certification from the default issuing body.
- For the senior-level role: minimum four years of related experience; this may consist of two years of related work experience and an advanced or specialty certification, with certification counting as two years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- New graduate or experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionists will be considered.
- For the senior-level role, an advanced or specialty certification may count toward the related-experience requirement.
Responsibilities
- Assess individual nutrition needs using the Nutrition Care Process, including interviews, food and nutrition histories, medical record review, and discussions with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Develop nutrition care plans, including recommendations on diet composition, meal patterns, supplements, and parenteral or enteral feeding volume, rate, and composition.
- Collaborate with the healthcare 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 about normal nutrition and therapeutic diets, considering educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Plan and conduct group nutrition 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 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.
- Comply with organization policies and procedures and satisfy job-specific obligations.
Benefits
- Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning 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 accrual plan.
- 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; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
- Healthcare benefits for part-time positions from day one.
- Joining bonus of up to $3,750 for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
