Dietitian II

Dietitian II, Nutrition Services, UPMC Altoona

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shift with rotating weekends

Purpose:

To provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities:

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

• Provide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level.

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

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

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

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

• Mentor and train dietetic students, interns, and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement.

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

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

• Lead one department initiative annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.

• Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with 2 years of clinical nutrition experience and be a registered dietitian OR Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with 1 year of clinical nutrition experience and a registered dietitian required.

• 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 is required. Licensed Dietitian is required.

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

• Registered Dietitian (RD)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran