Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Pediatric Outpatient Nutrition

Geisinger • Danville, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join its Outpatient Pediatric Nutrition team at Geisinger Medical Center. The role provides safe, ethical, competent, evidence-based nutrition therapy according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ standards and scope of practice. The dietitian manages individual nutrition care in collaboration with healthcare team members and other nutrition professionals.

This is a full-time outpatient pediatric position with a day shift and 40 scheduled hours per week. New graduates are encouraged to apply and may receive mentorship from experienced pediatric dietitians; experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are also encouraged to apply. After training and onboarding, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule, with regular onsite days and virtual workdays. Employees may be eligible for one to two work-from-home days per week, contingent on continued telemedicine support and coverage. A joining bonus of up to $7,500 is available for qualified candidates, and compensation is commensurate with experience.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist certification. The posting also describes a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Senior level, requiring a bachelor's degree, certification, and a minimum of four years of related experience. Related experience for the senior level may combine two years of related work experience with advanced or specialty certification, with certification counting as two years of related experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist certification from the listed default issuing body.
• For the Senior level: minimum of four years of related experience. Related experience may combine two years of related work experience and advanced or specialty certification, with certification counting as two years of related experience.
• Communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• For the standard Registered Dietitian Nutritionist position, new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are encouraged to apply.
• Pediatric dietetics experience is relevant to the outpatient pediatric role.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual nutrition needs using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Nutrition Care Process, incorporating interviews, food and nutrition histories, medical record review, and discussion with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Develop plans to meet assessed nutrition needs, including recommendations about diet composition, 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 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 nutrition 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, and health issues; food security and insecurity; nutrition programs; wellness; and resources.
• Plan continuing nutrition care for individuals as needed, using ancillary resources.
• 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.
• Mentor and train new staff, colleagues, and other care-team members as applicable.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Up to a $7,500 joining bonus 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 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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