TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 04/07/2025
- Duration: 11 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Dietician
Lancaster PA 17602
12 weeks
Monday-Friday 8a-4:30pm
Potential weekend coverage maybe be needed
Description:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or related field from an accredited school. Certification as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or registration eligible obtaining certification within 3 months from date of hire. Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a dietitian-nutritionist within three 3 months from date of hire. One 1 to two 2 years of clinical nutrition experience and education. One 1 year education background in teaching learning with excellent interpersonal skills. Two 2 to three 3 years of clinical nutrition experience and education skills. One year of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition support experience.
NICU Only: One year of experience with neonatal intensive care unit population.
ATTENTION CONCENTRATION - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others: The position requires strong concentration skills. The individual must have the ability to voluntarily sustain concentration to a task over an extended period of time as a result of an effortful and usually deliberate heightened and focused state of attention.
NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material: A large portion of this position required reliance on verbal memory and new learning. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form, is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job. The individual must be able to attend to and process multiple bits of information simultaneously. The individual must be able to organize and categorize this information effectively so that later recall is feasible.
PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING - The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think in order to solve a problem by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought: The position deals with issues or problems that frequently require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Significant independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act: Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations. Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information. Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.
Position Summary : Participates as a member of the LGH healthcare team and is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy MNT and nutrition education to patients of all ages and to members of the community. The RD serves as a resource for nutrition information to various allied health personnel and assists in integrating the patient's nutritional care into the total treatment plan. Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties: Gathers and analyzes data from the medical history, medication record, lab values, nutritional and social history and through patient interview and or physical nutrition assessment as appropriate to complete comprehensive assessment of nutritional requirements of patients served on assigned inpatient units. Utilizes current computer technology as it applies to clinical applications and departmental functions. Identifies patients at nutritional risk, categorizes level of malnutrition based on ASPEN AND criteria if present, initiates nutrition intervention s as indicated and assigns time frame for follow up care according to established standards. Develops and implements nutritional care plan: Communicates plan to heath care team by verbal and written documentation. Assesses outcomes of nutrition interventions. Revises nutrition care plan to attain goals and desired outcomes. Maintains accurate electronic record of care plan; uses electronic care plan as an effective communication tool with fellow nutrition staff. Analyzes physiologic and metabolic responses to PEN Tailors nutrition support regimens to the needs of the individual per clinical data and outcomes Evaluates social, economic and demographic factors prior in regards to discharge planning for patients receiving PEN Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare guidelines regarding PEN Obtains required continuing education to maintain professional growth, development and competency. Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition PEN support: Calculates nutrient requirements and recommends PEN formulations to physicians, Attends multidisciplinary team rounding as appropriate and necessary to promote nutrition outcomes as required by patient unit assignment, Educates individuals and families in nutritional principles, therapeutic dietary plans, food selection, food economics; adapts nutrition plan to the individual's lifestyle. Teaches group nutrition classes, and Interprets, evaluates and applies current research and evidence-based information related to nutritional care. Utilizes these resources to develop and update education materials including the LGH Intranet. The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: Attend multidisciplinary team meetings. Conducts in-services and classes to peers, allied health and medical professionals Counsels patients on food drug interactions when appropriate. Functions as a liaison to the Food Service Department to promote patient satisfaction. Assists with patient meal planning when needed. Provides clinical guidance to dietetic technicians. Participates in designing and conducting performance improvement initiatives with physicians, nurses and ancillary departments such as radiology, pharmacy, speech . Gathers and analyzes data from the medical history, medication record, lab values, nutritional and social history and or physical nutrition assessment as appropriate to complete comprehensive assessment of nutritional requirements of patients served at Lancaster General Hospital. Utilizes current computer technology as it applies to clinical applications and departmental functions. Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. Other duties as assigned.
Talent Burst Job ID . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Dietician
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.