Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary: Join our team and receive up to a $7,500 joining bonus, plus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates. 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: *Join our team and receive up to a $7,500 joining bonus, plus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates. As a valued Dietitian at Geisinger, you can expect: * Cutting-edge, top-of-scope practice – including independent order writing, protocol medication adjustments, and more * Our medical team seeks and implements our recommendations for their patients * Career growth through our Professional Development Program * Growing Specialties: Pediatrics, Senior Care, Outpatient Diabetes Management, and Outpatient Nutrition Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week); M-F 8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m.; some weekends Flexibility:   * Adjustable start and end times.  * While this position primarily works on-site, we offer flexibility to complete non-patient facing tasks and responsibilities remotely. Education: Bachelor's Degree is required Licensure: Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian License is required. Applicants must be registered or eligible to sit for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or qualify under a reciprocity agreement with CDR  in conjunction with The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) * Will consider New Graduate Dietitians graduating within 1-2 months. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials. ********************************************************************************************** Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. Our benefits package includes: * 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 Education: Bachelor's Degree- (Required) Experience: Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required) 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. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.