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Purpose:

To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.

+ Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.

+ Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.

+ As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.

+ Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.

+ Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

+ As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.

+ Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.

+ Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.

+ 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.

+ Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition and Dietetics.

Skills:

+ Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.

+ Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.

+ Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills.

+ Critical thinking skills for sound decision making.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire. Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.

+ Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

+ Registered Dietitian (RD)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran