Dietitian (PRN - weekends)

Per Diem Positions Available Encompass Health

Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley Pleasant Gap PA The

Dietitian plans therapeutic diets and confers with patients,

doctors, nursing staff and patient family members concerning these

diets. The position monitors Nutrition Services provided to

patients to ensure that standards of care are met in accordance

with all associated regulatory agencies and the administrative

policies of the hospital. The Dietitian instructs patients in diets

for home use prior to discharge and as outpatients. The Dietitian

monitors past and present nutritional status and makes

recommendations to the health care team based on available data. To

ensure the accuracy of food production as related to modified

diets, the Dietitian acts in a supervisory capacity, as needed and

performs other project assignments. Job Code : 100074 License or

Certification : - Registered by the Commission on Dietetic

Registration of the American Dietetic Association - Must be

licensed as a Registered Dietitian as applicable per state

requirements - Member of the American Dietetic Association

preferred Total Education, Vocational Training and Experience : -

Bachelor Science or advanced degree from an accredited institution,

with a major in Food & Nutrition preferred. - One year

experience in Clinical Dietetics preferred. Machines, Equipment

Used : - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine,

fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements : - Good

visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a

minimum of 30 pounds and ability push / pull a minimum of 50 pounds,

which includes the lifting, pushing and / or pulling of medical

supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of

patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting,

pushing, and / or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum

requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and

walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are

required for patient care functions and in setting up and

monitoring equipment. Compliance : - Adheres to the company's

Standards of Business Conduct. - Maintains current licensure and / or

certifications, if applicable. Skills and Abilities : - Ability to

speak, read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to

coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in

a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without

supervision. Environmental Conditions : - Indoor, temperature

controlled, smoke-free environment. - May be exposed to hot, cold

temperature extremes, noise, wet, slippery, hot surfaces, sharp

objects, live steam. - May be exposed to hazardous cleaning

chemicals. - May be exposure to high and low temperature extremes

and exposed to extremely hot kitchen equipment. - OSHA

Classification II - Dietitian position tasks normally do not

involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require

performing unplanned Category I tasks, which might have a potential

for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids,

tissues or potential splashes. Exposure or potential exposure may

be required as a condition of employment. - Exposure or potential

exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped

accessibility. - May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards : - Meets established

attendance standards. - Adheres to hospital / department dress code

including wearing ID badge. - May be required to work weekdays

and / or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet

deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and / or legal

holidays on scheduled days / shifts. - Will be required to work as

necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after

a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after

a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to

perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.