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Job overview
UPMC is hiring a Dietitian- Casual. The Dietitian provides nutrition-related expertise within an interdisciplinary team for hospitalized patients. Responsibilities include providing quality patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy, acting as a nutrition liaison, and demonstrating effective communication. The role also involves formulating nutrition diagnoses, identifying malnutrition, and providing nutritional education and counseling.
Key focus areas include Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy., Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees., and Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team..
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Nutrition and Dietetics, Master's In Nutrition and Dietetics, and Registered Dietitian (RD). Important skills include Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Nutrition Education, and Counseling. Preferred (not required): Professional Writing.
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Full job description
Purpose:
To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities:
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Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals, and plan of care.
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Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
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Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
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As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
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Formulate 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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Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
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As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.
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Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
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Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.
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Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Skills: Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
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Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.
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Strong nutrition education/counseling, and mentoring skills.
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Critical thinking skills for sound decision making. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire.Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.
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Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
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Registered Dietitian (RD)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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