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Are you interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient nutrition and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our inpatient Dietitians are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant, an advanced care center located in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, is currently hiring a Full-Time Registered Dietitian to support the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Shift Details:

+ Daylight shift

+ Flexible start time

+ Full-Time hours, rotating weekends (approximately 1 every 6 weeks), and 1-2 holiday shifts/year.

+ Shifts will be further discussed during the interview

Purpose:

To provide a high level of 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.

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

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

* Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

+ For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification prior to January 1, 2026, a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

+ For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification on or after January 1, 2026, a Master's degree in a Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

+ 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.

+ Acute Care experience is desired but not required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

+ Registered Dietitian (RD)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran