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Job Summary

Supervises nutrition care services and nutrition education activities both inpatient and outpatient across the organization. Provides safe, ethical, and 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 (AND). Manages the individual's nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team and other nutrition professionals.

Job Duties

• Assesses individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through the assessment interview, food and nutrition and related histories, review of the medical record, and discussion with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Develops a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding: the composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements; and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
• Confers with the health care team to develop goals related to patient and resident care.
• Checks menus, as needed, to assure issues related to foodservice.
• Documents initial assessment plans for nutritional care and progress relative to same in the medical record in accordance with established standards.
• Evaluates nutritional status of individuals and makes recommendations regarding provision of optimal care.
• Counsels individuals, families, and care provider on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to the individual's educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background.
• Plans and conducts group classes for individuals in various areas of nutrition as appropriate.
• Develop, direct, manage, and evaluate departments, units, programs, or business providing food, foodservice, nutrition, and related services to individuals, groups, and the general public.
• Oversees and provides input into evaluation of other clinical staff relative to their work performance in the designated specialty area.
• Functions as a resource for other staff dietitians and health care team members regarding the nutritional management of patients within his and her scope of specialty practice.
• Defines standards of practice for specific area of nutrition.
• Evaluates the cost and effectiveness of special products and recommends changes needed.
• Collaborate in or conduct food and nutrition research to demonstrate food and nutrition-related outcomes and to develop food and nutrition policy and recommendations for individuals, groups, and special population.
• Consult, educate, and advocate on behalf of individuals, groups, and special populations regarding food, culinary, nutrition and health issues, food security and insecurity, nutrition programs, nutrition wellness and resources.
• Plans for continuing nutrition care for individuals, as needed, after discharge from the hospital using ancillary resources.
• Participates in design, development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs for dietetic interns, affiliating students and personnel relative to Clinical Nutrition Services.
• Develop and use electronic information management tools for practice, research, and education.
• Perform human resource functions consistent with job responsibilities: recruitment, hiring, orientation and training, scheduling, supervision, competence assessment, performance evaluation, mentoring for professional development, practice advancement, and progressive discipline including termination.
• Contributes to and designs referral process and systems to facilitate public access to Registered Dietitians.
• Participates in developing and evaluating the effectiveness of referral tools and processes.
• Directs and manages referral processes and systems.
• Design and 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.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including but not limited to Joint Commission on Accreditation Health Organization, Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Compiles statistics and completes Clinical Productivity worksheets on a timely basis.
• Self-evaluates results and monitors for trends and changes in productivity related to workload.
• Creates, evaluates, reviews, revises, patient instruction materials and recipe and food products for the patient and resident menu.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

*This position will oversee and lead the ACEND Accredited Internship program at Geisinger and ensure we meet ACEND standards. Will work with interns from onboarding and orientation through graduation. Will work with and train preceptors. Patient care in an acute care setting is required.

As a valued Dietitian at Geisinger, you can expect:

• Cutting-edge, top-of-scope practice – including independent order writing, protocol medication adjustments, and more
• Our medical team seeks and implements our recommendations for their patients
• Career growth through our Professional Development Program
• Growing Specialties: Pediatrics, Senior Care, Outpatient Diabetes Management, and Outpatient Nutrition

We take pride in the support we provide:

• 5% contribution to your retirement plan
• Generous paid time-off package
• Comprehensive suite of healthcare benefits, including medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage. Geisinger healthcare professionals receive a discount on all medical benefits.

Education

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Leadership (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.