Inpatient Dietitian
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The Inpatient Dietitian provides nutrition expertise to interdisciplinary teams caring for hospitalized patients. The role includes medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessment and care planning, malnutrition identification, patient and family education, and timely interventions based on nutrition risk. The dietitian also supports assigned units and committees, participates in quality improvement, and follows applicable documentation, billing, and order-writing protocols.
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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.
*Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.
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For 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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For 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.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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Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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