UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Dietitian II to support the Nutritional Services department!
This position will work 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, as well as rotating weekends and holidays. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC is a world class center for both women’s health and comprehensive medical-surgical care. A full-service hospital, Magee offers services for both men and women including cardiology, geriatrics, urology, bone and joint, bariatric surgery and spine, to name just a few.
The Dietitian II will 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 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 upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
Mentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement.
Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals, and plan of care.
Lead one department initiative/professional contribution through to completion 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.
· B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with 2 years clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian
· OR master’s in nutrition and Dietetics with 1-year clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
· Registered Dietitian (RD) with Commission on Dietetic Registration. Maintenance of registration as demonstrated by 75 CEU credits every 5 years.
o MWH Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration or registry eligible with employment contingent upon passing the RD examination within 6 months of date of hire.
· Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and maintenance of PA-LDN as demonstrated by 30 CEU credits every 2 years.
· Act 33 with renewal
· Act 34 with renewal
· Act 73 FBI Clearance
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.