Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Pediatric Outpatient Nutrition

Location:

Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Forty-Fort

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Provides safe, ethical, and 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.

This role receives up to a $5,000 joining bonus for qualified candidates.

Job Duties:

• 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. 

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.

Position Details:

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to Join our Team!

• This role receives up to a $5,000 joining bonus for qualified candidates.

• Qualified applicants in Geisinger’s Central and Eastern Regions are welcome to apply. We will consider candidates for our Danville location or Forty Fort Clinic location.

• Will Consider a New Graduate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or an Experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for this opening.

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Certifications: Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body

• Exempt Role: Yes

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Senior - Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Certifications: Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body

• Experience: Minimum 4 years (*Related experience may be a combination of two years related work experience and advanced/spe