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Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full Time Dietitian to support the OP Oncology Unit.
This position will work daylight shifts. No weekend and holiday availability is required to support the hours of operation.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
Purpose:
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.
- 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.
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 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 (RD) or Registry Eligible (obtain RD within 6 months of hire)Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist in Pennsylvania (within 1 year of hire)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran