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Job description
Join our team of Life Changers!
nUPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Dietitian to support the hospital in Harrisburg.
nSchedule: 7:30am-4:00pm
nSaturday rotation is required and Sunday on-call required.
nExcellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
nFinal candidate will be hired into job title and pay based on education and experience.
nPay range for this position is $27.25-$46.26
nResponsibilities:
nnnAs required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
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nnProvide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level.
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nnFormulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
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nnAppropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
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nnProvide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
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nnDemonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
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nnMentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement.
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nnProvide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
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nnProvide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.
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nnLead one department initiative annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.
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nnAccountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
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nnAs required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications
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n nDietitian I
nnnFor individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification prior to January 1, 2026, a bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
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nnFor individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification on or after January 1, 2026, a master's degree in a Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
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n nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnnRegistered Dietitian within 6 months of hire required.
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nnLicensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire required.
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n nDietitian II
nnnBachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with Registered Dietitian certification obtained before January 1, 2026 with 2 years clinical nutrition experience required.
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nnOR
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nnMaster's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification obtained on or after January 1, 2026 with 1 year of clinical nutrition experience required.
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n nSkills:
nnnAnalytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
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nnInterpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.
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nnStrong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills.
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nnCritical thinking skills for sound decision making.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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nnRegistered Dietitian required.
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nnLicensed Dietitian required.
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nnLicensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
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nnRegistered Dietitian (RD)
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nnAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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nnAct 33 with renewal
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nnAct 34 with renewal
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nnAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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n nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
harrisburg, PA, 17124, US
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