Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary: Provides safe, ethical, and competent evidence-based nutritional therapy that meets the standards of practice and the scope of practice as stated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Manages the individual’s nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team and other nutrition professionals. Job Duties: * Using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ and Nutrition Care Process, assesses individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through the assessment interview, food and nutrition and related histories, review of the medical record, and discussion with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team in assigned area * Develops a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding: the composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements; and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings. * Confers with the health care team to develop goals related to patient care. * Documents  in accordance with established standards. * Evaluates nutritional status of individuals and makes recommendations regarding provision of optimal care. * Counsels individuals, families, and care provider on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to the individual's educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background. * Plans and conducts group classes for individuals in various areas of nutrition as  indicated. * Writes nutrition related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition policy as indicated. * Consults, educates, and advocates on behalf of individuals, groups, and special populations regarding food, culinary, nutrition and health issues, food security and insecurity, nutrition programs, nutrition wellness and resources. * Plans for continuing nutrition care for individuals, as needed,  using ancillary resources. * Self-evaluates results and monitors for trends and changes in productivity related to workload. * Compiles statistics and completes Clinical Productivity worksheets on a timely basis. * Participates in departmental initiatives to meet strategic goals. * Actively participates on appropriate committees for the organization and represents the Clinical Nutrition department in decisions made by these committees. * Precept students as indicated.  Mentor and train new staff members, colleagues, and other members of the care team as applicable.  Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: We are seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to Join our Team! * THIS ROLE RECEIVES UP TO A $5,000 JOINING BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. * WILL CONSIDER A NEW GRADUATE REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST OR AN EXPERIENCED REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST FOR THIS OPENING. * COMPENSATION WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. Hybrid Option: Eligible for 1-2 work- from- home days per week after training, contingent upon continued telemedicine support and coverage. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Requirements: * Education: Bachelor's Degree * Certifications: Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body * Exempt Role: Yes Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Senior - Requirements: * Education: Bachelor's Degree * Certifications: Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body * Experience: Minimum 4 years (*Related experience may be a combination of two years related work experience and advanced/specialty certification (Certification = 2 years related experience) * Exempt Role: Yes Benefits of working at Geisinger:  * Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one   * Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents    * Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)    * Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage    * 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions    * Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly    * Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year    * MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive    * Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones    * Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.    * Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance    Education: Bachelor's Degree- (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body Skills: Communication OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. * KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. * EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. * LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. * INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. * SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.  We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.