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Make a meaningful impact where your skills matter most. Join UPMC Hamot - the only Level II Trauma Center in the region - and become part of a strong, collaborative team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.

We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join our dynamic clinical nutrition team at UPMC Hamot. This is a full-time role working day shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Why Choose UPMC Hamot?

+ Exceptional Clinical Exposure: Work with diverse patient populations, including trauma, critical care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and more. Gain valuable experience in the nutrition management of complex medical conditions.

+ Supportive Team Culture: Be part of an active network of RDNs who collaborate, mentor, and support one another.

+ Structured Training: We provide comprehensive onboarding and training to ensure you feel confident and competent in your role.

+ Flexible Scheduling: We value work-life balance and offer scheduling flexibility to support your personal and professional needs.

+ Evidence-Based Practice: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team that follows the latest ASPEN and ESPEN clinical guidelines.

_Candidates will be hired into appropriate level of the career ladder based on years of experience, education, and leader discretion._

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.

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.

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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran