Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job directs and provides nutrition care to patients through the process of assessment planning, implementation and monitoring; provides nutrition education to patients and staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs individualized patient assessments and reassessments. (30%) Develops, documents, and monitors the nutritional plan of care for the population served according to individualized assessment and professional standards. (30%) Provides education and/or educational programs for patients and staff. (20%) Performs documentation and completes reports according to procedures and established practice within guidelines. (10%) Develops, implements, and monitors tools necessary to maintain and improve nutrition care provided to patients, staff and community. (10%) Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) OR  Registered Dietician (RD) OR eligible and must obtain either RDN or RD within six (6) months of hire. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) OR eligible and must obtain within nine (9) months of hire. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

Master’s Degree Experience within specialty practice.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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