Clinical Dietitian I - Part Time Job at Geisinger, Danville, PA

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  • Geisinger
  • Danville, PA

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian I - Part Time
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Wellbeing Services, Dietitian
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Part time
Department: Gastroenterology/Weight Management Team
Date Posted: 01/05/2024
Job ID: R-56174

Job Summary

Provides safe, ethical, and competent evidence-based nutritional therapy that meets the standards of practice and the scope of practice as stated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Manages the individual’s nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team and other nutrition professionals.

Job Duties

  • Assesses individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through the assessment interview, food and nutrition and related histories, review of the medical record, and discussion with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
  • Develops a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding: the composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements; and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
  • Confers with the health care team to develop goals related to patient care.
  • Plans and coordinates the use of special dietary regimens.
  • Documents initial assessment plans for nutritional care and progress relative to same in the medical record in accordance with established standards.
  • Evaluates nutritional status of individuals and makes recommendations regarding provision of optimal care.
  • Counsels individuals, families, and care provider on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to the individual's educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background.
  • Plans and conducts group classes for individuals in various areas of nutrition as appropriate.
  • Writes nutrition related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition policy.
  • Consults, educates, and advocates on behalf of individuals, groups, and special populations regarding food, culinary, nutrition and health issues, food security and insecurity, nutrition programs, nutrition wellness and resources.
  • Plans for continuing nutrition care for individuals, as needed, after discharge from the hospital using ancillary resources.
  • Contributes to and designs referral process and systems to facilitate public access to Registered Dietitians.
  • Receives referrals for services and make referrals to other relevant health care professional.
  • Implements outcome-based quality assurance and performance improvement activities to document outcomes of service; compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures; and monitor and address customer satisfaction.
  • Self-evaluates results and monitors for trends and changes in productivity related to workload.
  • Compiles statistics and completes Clinical Productivity worksheets on a timely basis.
  • Creates, evaluates, reviews, and revises patient instruction materials and recipe and food products for the patient menu.
  • Actively participates on appropriate committees for the organization and represents the Clinical Nutrition department in decisions made by these committees.
  • Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluating research studies conducted by members of the Clinical Nutrition Services or nutrition-related research coordinated by other departments, as available.
  • Develop and use electronic information management tools for practice, research, and education.


Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body

Our Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Job Tags

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