Are you looking to make a true impact on the lives of others? UPMC Cole Food & Nutrition is currently seeking a Full-time Clinical Dietitian to join our great team. We offer opportunities for growth and a rewarding experience as a valued member of a dynamic inter-disciplinary team providing a high-level nutrition-related expertise for all hospitalized patients. **Responsibilities:** + Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement. + Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol. + As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations, and other communications. + As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements. + Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team. + Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition. + Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice. + Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities. + Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care. Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition · Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and be a registered dietitian. · Skills: 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:** + Registered Dietitian required within 6 months of hire. + Licensed Dietitian required within 9 months of hire. + Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) + Registered Dietitian (RD) + Act 34 + OAPSA **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**