Local Contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Lancaster, PA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs

Dietician - Registered Dietician
Lancaster PA 17602
13 weeks
Monday-Friday 8a-4:30pm

Additional Info:
Inpatient Registered Dietitian
No weekends and holidays required at this time.
Nutrition support, not critical care. Tube feeds, NTP. Adults' patient's only.
2-3 years inpatient acute care experience, 1 year of advance nutrition care.
Case load: 10 to 12 patients a day on average.
Scrubs: black top, tan bottoms or opposite. Or business casual.
PA license required at submission.

Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or related field from an accredited school.

One year of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition support experience highly preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY
Participates as a member of the LGH healthcare team and is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and nutrition education to patients of all ages and to members of the community. The RD serves as a resource for nutrition information to various allied health personnel and assists in integrating the patient's nutritional care into the total treatment plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Gathers and analyzes data from the medical history, medication record, lab values, nutritional and social history and through patient interview and/or physical nutrition assessment as appropriate to complete comprehensive assessment of nutritional requirements of patients served on assigned inpatient units. Utilizes current computer technology as it applies to clinical applications and departmental functions. • Identifies patients at nutritional risk, categorizes level of malnutrition based on ASPEN/AND criteria if present, initiates nutrition intervention(s) as indicated and assigns time frame for follow up care according to established standards. • Develops and implements nutritional care plan: Communicates plan to heath care team by verbal and written documentation. Assesses outcomes of nutrition interventions. Revises nutrition care plan to attain goals and desired outcomes. Maintains accurate electronic record of care plan; uses electronic care plan as an effective communication tool with fellow nutrition staff. • • Analyzes physiologic and metabolic responses to PEN • Tailors nutrition support regimens to the needs of the individual per clinical data and outcomes • Evaluates social, economic and demographic factors prior in regards to discharge planning for patients receiving PEN • Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare guidelines regarding PEN • Obtains required continuing education to maintain professional growth, development and competency. Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (PEN) support: Calculates nutrient requirements and recommends PEN formulations to physicians, Attends multidisciplinary team rounding as appropriate and necessary to promote nutrition outcomes as required by patient unit assignment, Educates individuals and families in nutritional principles, therapeutic dietary plans, food selection, • Job Description 12:08 PM 12/12/2024 Page 2 of 7 food economics; adapts nutrition plan to the individual's lifestyle. Teaches group nutrition classes, and Interprets, evaluates and applies current research and evidence-based information related to nutritional care. Utilizes these resources to develop and update education materials including the LGH Intranet.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: • Attend multidisciplinary team meetings. Conducts in-services and classes to peers, allied health and medical professionals • Counsels patients on food/drug interactions when appropriate. Functions as a liaison to the Food Service Department to promote patient satisfaction. Assists with patient meal planning when needed. • Provides clinical guidance to dietetic technicians. Participates in designing and conducting performance improvement initiatives with physicians, nurses and ancillary departments (such as radiology, pharmacy, speech). • Gathers and analyzes data from the medical history, medication record, lab values, nutritional and social history and/or physical nutrition assessment as appropriate to complete comprehensive assessment of nutritional requirements of patients served at Lancaster General Hospital. Utilizes current computer technology as it applies to clinical applications and departmental functions. • • Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. • Other duties as assigned. JOB

REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or related field from an accredited school. Certification as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or registration eligible/obtaining certification within 3 months from date of hire. • • Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a dietitian-nutritionist within three (3) months from date of hire. • One (1) to two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience and education. • One (1) year education background in teaching/learning with excellent interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Two (2) to three (3) years of clinical nutrition experience and education skills. • One year of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition support experience.

NICU Only: One year of experience with neonatal intensive care unit population. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION – The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others: 12:08 PM 12/12/2024 Page 3 of 7 The position requires strong concentration skills. The individual must have the ability to voluntarily sustain concentration to a task over an extended period of time as a result of an effortful and usually deliberate heightened and focused state of attention.

NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY – The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material: A large portion of this position required reliance on verbal memory and new learning. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form, is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job. The individual must be able to attend to and process multiple bits of information simultaneously. The individual must be able to organize and categorize this information effectively so that later recall is feasible. PROBLEM

SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING – The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought: The position deals with issues or problems that frequently require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Significant independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act: Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations. Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information. Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others. EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies Software: Microsoft Office Products, mainframe clinical information system, nutrition services software system

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100% Body Position/Movement: • Sit: Frequently • Stand: Frequently • Walk: Frequently • Bend: Rarely • Push: Rarely • Pull: Rarely • Kneel/Squat: Rarely • Reach: Occasionally 12:08 PM 12/12/2024 Page 4 of 7 • Twist: Rarely • Balance: Rarely • Climb: Rarely Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is: Moderate, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sensory Abilities specifically required: • Vision • Hearing PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to hazardous conditions/ materials is negligible.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.


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