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UPMC Dietitian - Full Time - UPMC Williamsport in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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Are you looking to make a true impact on the lives of others? UPMC Williamsport Dietary is currently seeking a Full-time Dietitian t o join our great team. We offer opportunities for growth and a rewarding experience as a valued member of a dynamic inter-disciplinary team providing a high-level nutrition-related expertise for all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.

  • Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.

  • As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.

  • As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.

  • Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.

  • Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.

  • Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.

  • Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

  • Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.

  • Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.

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Qualifications - Internal

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Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and be a registered dietitian.

Skills: Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills. Critical thinking skills for sound decision making.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Registered Dietitian required within 6 months of hire.

Licensed Dietitian required within 9 months of hire.

  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

  • Registered Dietitian (RD)

  • Act 34

  • OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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