POSITION WOULD BE JULY-AUGUST – 32-40 HOURS PER WEEK, EVERY 4TH WEEKEND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans, implements, and evaluates individualized and targeted nutrition therapies for patients utilizing evidence-based practice. Serves as an advocate for at-risk populations in area of expertise by creating and implementing programs to address their needs.

Completes nutritional assessments and routine follow up/reassessment and nutrition reviews of patients per nutrition standards of care, nutrition complexity, and protocols/pathways.

Diet instructions/counseling to patients according to established procedures and/or as ordered.

Documentation of all assessments, instructions, counseling, reassessments and nutrition reviews in patients’ medical record.

Maintains appropriate, timely, and effective communication with patients.

License/Certification/Registration:

Registered Dietitian (RD): Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN): License with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Master’s Degree or Specialty Certification in area of expertise

Must maintain credentials during employment.