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Excela Health
COORDINATOR, NUTRITION SUPPORT
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A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$75,457 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
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COORD026570
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July 23, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location City of Greensburg Greensburg, PA, USA Job Details Description Job Summary/Overall Objectives This position is responsible for identifying and implementing current practices in nutrition support & leading the Nutrition Services Department in this specialty area. This position will train and educate all levels of health care professionals in the area of nutrition support, act as a liaison between nutrition, medical staff and nursing & serve as the facilitator to support the functions of the Nutrition Support Committee. Essential Job Functions Leadership Serves as the lead dietitian for the clinical staff within the Nutrition Service department and effectively leads the team in a proactive manner. Supports change in a complex healthcare environment & acts promptly to resolve problems while communicating action taken. Serves as the lead dietitian in the critical care area Communicates pertinent information during interdisciplinary patient care rounds and attends daily rounds in critical care areas. Facilitates the functions of the Nutrition Support Committee, plans a comprehensive nutrition support service & devises protocols for use. Serves as a liaison to the medical staff, nursing, dietitians in the area of Nutritional support Performs performance improvement studies on clinical nutrition issues. Communication Serves as a liaison between nutrition services, nursing and medical staff for all nutrition support activities. Educates the dietitians, medical staff and nursing on all new protocols & guidelines to be used according to current Evidence based practice. Clinical Completes nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of patients based on the current Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice. Performs nutrition focused physical exams Identifies patients at risk for malnutrition Diagnoses malnutrition and develops care plan. Determines plan for reassessment based on established standards and patients' needs/status. Aids in managing the transition from enteral or parenteral nutrition to oral intake. Provides education and support to the patient and/or family. Researches and recommends products for inclusion into the Independence Health Enteral Formulary. Regulatory Standards Maintains survey readiness with all JCAHO and Department of Health standards and regulations; as well as other regulatory agencies. Maintains manuals of meeting notes, communications, policies and procedures, and performance improvement initiatives. Fiscal Management Identifies and implements revenue enhancement opportunities and measures that control costs while balancing quality. Interprets data to assist in evaluating the value of services provided. Schedules clinical staff within budgetary guidelines. Professional Maintains registration, licensure and nutrition support certification. Undertakes continuous professional development in area of nutrition support. Leads the department in reviewing relevant current literature. Other duties as assigned. Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] Required Qualifications/Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Food & Nutrition or closely related field and three (3) to five (5) years' experience as a clinical dietitian in the healthcare field. Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient and outpatient clinics; ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings; flexibility in scheduling. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office). Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment. Preferred Qualifications/Experience Master of Science Degree in Nutrition, Food & Nutrition or closely related field. Certification in the area of Nutrition Support. Experience in Healthcare setting. License, Certification & Clearances Current Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration). Certified Nutrition Support Clinician through the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification within 6 months of hire (CNSC). Current licensure with the State PA Board of Nursing. Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work Environment When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential- Absolute Necessity. Marginal
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- Absolute Necessity. Marginal
- Minimal Necessity. Constantly
- 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently
- 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally
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