Dietitian (Pediatrics)

$24.64- $36.96/ hour

Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented communicator to join our team as a Dietitian.

 

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) Overview:

• At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.

 

 PSC Benefits to Explore (even part-timers qualify if minimum hours are met!):

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Next Generation Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Shift Differentials

Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster is located at 120 Rider Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Apply to the Dietitian opportunity today!

Make a difference in the lives of incredible children. Join our team today!

Employee of the Month recognition, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Monthly employee appreciation events, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program

As a Dietitian at Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster, you will:

• Complete nutrition assessments for the pediatric population in a long term care setting in accordance with Pediatric Specialty Care policies and standards of care
• Develop, implement, monitor, and appropriately document individualized nutrition care plans based on current best practices
• Provide nutrition counseling/education for residents and their family members
• Maintain resident nutrition information in the computer system
• Conduct routine audits and monitors performance improvement initiatives related to nutrition and food service
• Attend, and actively participate in, resident care plan meetings, staff meetings, required in-service programs, and other meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Director of Nutritional Services
• Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding nutritional services in the long term care setting
• Serve as a nutrition consultant for the Administrator, Diet Technician, Food Service Director, Dietary Supervisor, and multidisciplinary medical team.
• Act as a preceptor for Dietetic students and interns and as a supervisor/mentor to the Diet Technician(s)
• Conduct in-service programs for dietary and facility staff upon request.
• Assist the Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor with department oversight on an as-needed basis
• Support and abide by Pediatric Specialty Care’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Must abide by Pediatric Specialty Care’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies
• Adhere to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Conduct and Professional Standards

Base wages increase with experience!

USD $24.64/Hr.

USD $36.96/Hr.

Dietitian:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Nutrition/Dietetics from an accredited educational program
• Pennsylvania Certified Dietitian - Nutritionist (CDN)
• A minimum of 3 years’ of relevant experience
• Must be 21 years or older
• Active and on-going Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Active membership in The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
• Long term care experience preferred

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Pediatric Specialty Care expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.