Clinical Dietitian - Full Time, Days

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Shape the Future of Heart Care at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus! We’re entering an exciting chapter in St. Luke’s history—our largest expansion ever is opening Fall 2026. At our brand-new, state-of-the-art Heart Hospital, you’ll work directly with patients and deliver life-changing care using the latest technology and treatments. This 350,000-square-foot expansion will, ultimately, add 150 inpatient beds, 10 cutting-edge operating rooms, and 10 advanced interventional suites, strengthening our leadership in cardiology and tertiary services. Since opening in 2011 on a beautiful 500-acre campus, Anderson has grown into a nationally recognized teaching hospital and a designated 100 Top Hospital. We are home to a Trauma Center and the region’s most advanced tertiary obstetrics program. This growth is driven by the dedication and compassion of our physicians, nurses, and care teams—and patient demand continues to rise. Now, we’re looking for flexible, team-oriented professionals ready to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing environment. This is more than a career—it’s your chance to make a lasting impact on your community and help shape the future of heart care. Join us. Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today! WORK SCHEDULE: Full time days. Responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality nutritional care to patients in the hospital, clinics, and related entities. This includes, but is not limited to: assessments, care planning, monitoring, and diet counseling/ instructions for patients/families. RD will make appropriate recommendations to physicians. Assessments will be documented in the electronic medical record or on the network paper nutrition assessment form. Other duties may include outpatient counseling, research, teaching, or community service. Implements/conducts professional and business practices in order to uphold St. Luke’s University Health Network mission and values. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Refer to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to evaluate individual skills and competencies for providing care to individuals. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment, appropriate to the population served. Acquires additional on-the-job skills and engages in tailored continuing education to further enhance knowledge and skills obtained with formal education. Obtains technical training and professional interaction for advancement and expanding breadth of competence. Independently works to prioritize and provide routine medical nutrition therapy according to theoretical concepts and established evidence-based standards of care. Through the nutrition screening process, proceed with the appropriate nutrition diagnosis and intervention to provide optimal patient outcomes. Coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients in a variety of settings. Performs duties in support of and in compliance with customer satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement plans, The Joint Commission, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Provides care to patients implementing medical nutrition therapy for basic and complex patients in assigned areas. Precepts dietetic interns and actively participates in department area projects. May suggest projects and outcome studies and participate in the data collection. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team such as in rounds, individual consultation and formal/informal teaching. Participates in community activities. Actively seeks solutions to problems/systems/issues. Completes assigned Performance Improvement Activities Maintains confidentiality of all information/materials handles within the network/ entity as well as proper release of information. Complies with network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety, and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Provides patients, visitors, and co-workers with outstanding customer service. Demonstrates/models the network’s service excellence standards of performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external) Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices. Maintains/exceeds required productivity target. Is able/willing to cover at other campuses as needed. Other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for up to five (5) hours per day, one (1) hour at a time. Standing for up to two (2) hours per day, at one (1) hour at a time. Walking for one (1) hour per day, ten (10) minutes at a time. Frequent use of fingers in operation of computer. Frequent writing, twisting and turning with whole hands. Rare lifting of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds. Rarely stooping, bending or reaching above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision and frequent use of color computer monitor. EDUCATION: Active dietetic registration through Successful completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) plus Dietetic Internship (DI) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and Licensed as appropriate per state requirements. Masters degree as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (effective Jan. 1, 2024) or bachelors degree grandfathered prior to this update. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Active dietetic registration, and for Pennsylvania: PA state license maintained through PA state nursing board. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.