Dietitian, Advance Practitioner

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a Part Time Dietitian, Advance Practitioner This position will work varied days and times with weekends/holiday requirements. _Title/salary will be determined at time of offer. Qualifications and salary listed are for Dietitian, Advance Practitioner. Dietitian I starts at $24.55/hour._ Purpose: To provide an advanced level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients including those within specialty area. Responsibilities: + As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements. + 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 & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement. + Contribute to maintaining standards of nutritional care current for the system. + Provide enhanced nutrition care to all patients including those within specialized patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care. + Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the 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. + Mentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement. + Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities. + As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications. + Provide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department, facility or system level annually. + Lead at least one annual department, facility or system based initiative or Quality Process Improvement activity through to completion annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence based practice. + Complete at least one professional contribution annually. + Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with 4 years Clinical Nutrition experience as a registered dietitian required. + OR Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics with 3 years Clinical Nutrition experience as a registered dietitian required. + 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: + Specialty certification required. + Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) required + Registered Dietitian (RD) required + Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Created: 2025-12-15