Dietitian - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Dietitian

• Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars 132-D The Meadows Drive, Centre Hall, PA 16828 $30
• $42 an hour
• Part-time The Meadows Psychiatric Center 82 reviews $30
• $42 an hour
• Part-time Company Overview The Meadows Psychiatric Center is a private behavioral health care facility situated on a spacious rural campus.

Dedicated to providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health treatment services, the center serves children, adolescents, adults, and older adults within an integrated care system. Overview We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing personalized nutrition plans, conducting patient assessments, and supporting recovery-oriented care across various clinical settings, including acute care and long-term care environments. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being through expert nutritional guidance. Duties Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate nutritional needs, medical history, and dietary restrictions. Develop individualized care plans that incorporate nutrition therapy for diverse populations including geriatrics and patients requiring tube feeding or specialized diets. Provide expert guidance on weight management, dietary modifications, and nutrition education tailored to patient goals. Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement nutrition interventions aligned with diagnostic evaluations and treatment objectives. Monitor patient progress, adjust care plans as necessary, and document outcomes using electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Offer health coaching to promote sustainable lifestyle changes and improve overall health outcomes. Supervise dietetic staff and interns, ensuring adherence to best practices in dietetics and patient safety standards. Educate patients and staff about nutrition principles relevant to acute care, geriatrics, and long-term care settings. Requirements Valid licensure as a Dietitian-Nutritionist or registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Proven experience in hospital or healthcare settings with expertise in acute care, geriatrics, or long-term care environments. Strong knowledge of physiology related to nutrition, metabolism, and disease management. Experience with dietary department operations, including menu planning and dietary restrictions management. Familiarity with EMR systems for documentation and patient record management. Demonstrated skills in supervising staff and providing education on nutrition therapy techniques such as tube feeding and care plans. Background in health coaching with the ability to motivate patients toward healthier behaviors. Knowledge of diagnostic evaluation processes related to nutritional assessment and intervention. Join our team to deliver compassionate nutritional care that supports recovery and enhances the quality of life for our diverse patient population!

Pay:

$30.00

• $42.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person