Join our team as a Full-Time Dietitian! This position will work Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays. This position will support the CHP Main Hospital in Lawrenceville.

_Candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on qualifications and experience._

Primary Responsibilities:

+ As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.

+ Provide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level.

+ Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.

+ Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.

+ Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

+ Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.

+ Mentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement.

+ Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.

+ Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.

+ Lead one department initiative annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.

+ 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.

+ 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 a 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

+ Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire.

+ Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.

+ Clearances with renewal:

+ Act 31, 33, 34, & 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran