What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Nutrition
Location:
Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category:
Wellbeing Services, Dietitian
Schedule:
Days
Work Type:
Full time
Department:
Nutrition Services Team
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Clinical Dietitian to join our team at Geisinger. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will provide safe, 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.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Registered Dietitian who can assess individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through assessment interview, food and nutrition and related histories, review of medical record, and discussion with other members of interdisciplinary health care team.
You will develop a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements and volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluates Nutritional Status
Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and makes recommendations regarding provision of optimal care.
Counsels Individuals
Counsels individuals, families, and care provider on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to individual's educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background.
Plans Education Programs
Participate in design, development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs for dietetic interns, affiliating students, and personnel relative to clinical nutrition services.
Quality Assurance
Implement 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.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree is required, Licensure: Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian License is required. We consider New Graduate Dietitians graduating within 1-2 months.
