Registered Dietitian - PRN
UHS
Summary
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to work on a PRN basis. The Dietitian will work approximately 8 to 12 hours per month. This job will be 75% remote, 25% in person at our residential treatment center (RTC).
Job description
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Job Duties
- Initiates and completes nutritional screening and assessments of all assigned patients within a specific time frame of the resident admission
- Assists with the planning and approval of menus per regulatory requirements
- Provides resident follow-up as indicated
- Provides individual conferences with residents and family for nutritional education when appropriate or requested
- Establishes a working relationship with Nursing and Dietary to assist in promoting optimal nutritional care
- Interprets, adjusts, and checks accuracy of diet orders for kitchen staff so that appropriate food items are prepared
- Provides services to residential units on a consult basis
- Participates in the discharge planning/meeting of patients with specific nutritional concerns and goals
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Science or related field of study, Masters preferred
- Minimum of 3 years experience preferred
- Active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or Active certification of the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
- Knowledge, education, and experience to provide nutritional assessments and recommendations
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Science or related field of study
- Active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or Active certification of the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
- Knowledge, education, and experience to provide nutritional assessments and recommendations
- A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.