RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Reading, PA
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Sign-On Bonus

Dietitian - DAY SHIFT - Clinical Nutrition Services

* $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify * Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center Location: US:PA:Reading Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at [email protected] SUMMARY OF POSITION: This job is responsible for providing professional nutrition services (nutritional status and needs assessment, planning, counseling, and education) for individuals and groups for purposes of health maintenance. Responsible for providing nutritional education to the medical and general community via forums, screenings, and publication. Key contacts include: physicians to identify appropriate patient nutrition plans; Department director to participate in staff development; and patients and families to educate and counsel on nutrition principles, diet regimens, and food selections and preparations based on diagnosis. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): * Bachelor's degree with a major in nutrition and dietetics required * Completion of internship for dietetic registration required * Licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required * Licensure by the State as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) is required * Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: * Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). * Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. * Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. * Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. * Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER? St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you. IND123 This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance. Apply now Internal Employees - Apply