Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides specialized clinical nutrition assessment. Provides guidance and support to dietitian team to include dietetic interns where applicable. Serves as lead for nutrition initiatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs individualized patient assessments and reassessments for most complex and/or high risk patients. (30%)

• Develops, documents, and monitors the nutritional plan of care for the population served according to individualized assessment and professional standards. (30%)

• Performs documentation and completes reports according to procedures and established practice and guidelines. (10%)

• Provides education and/or educational programs for patients and staff. (5%)

• Develops, implements and presents a minimum of one educational project annually. (5%)

• Develops and leads a minimum of one nutrition initiative annually. (5%)

• Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns, students, medical residents and new associates. (5%)

• Develops, implements, and monitors tools necessary to maintain and improve nutrition care provided to patients, staff and community. (5%)

• Serves on a minimum of one hospital committee or council. (5%)

• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

• 3 years in Clinical Nutrition

• Registered Dietitian (RD)

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)

• Interpersonal skills to create and maintain meaningful relationships with others in a diverse work environment.

• Good decision making and judgement capabilities.

• Effective writing, speaking and listening.

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Nutrition or related field

• Certified Specialist Credential

• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician

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LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)

Preferred:

• Certified Specialist Credential

• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician

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Req ID: J261976