Jamestown
We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our dynamic clinical nutrition team at UPMC Chautauqua. Apply now and make a meaningful impact where your skills matter most! This is a full-time role working day shifts, with occasional weekend coverage required. Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience. Purpose: To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients. Responsibilities: • Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care., • Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement., • Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team., • As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements., • Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition., • 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 timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care., • Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice., • Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol., • 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., • 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: • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) within 9 months of hire., • Registered Dietitian (RD) within 6 months of hire. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran