Dietitian (Sign ON Bonus Eligible)
Princeton Community Hospital Association, Inc., Princeton, WV, United States
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV – Licensed Dietitian through West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians; MD – Licensed Dietitian through State Board of Dietetic Practice; OH – Licensed Dietitian through Ohio Board of Dietetics
State criminal background check and Federal background check (if applicable) as required for regulated areas
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of clinical experience
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, high‑quality medical nutrition therapy to patients
Complete physician‑ordered consults and other instructions according to standards of care, document in the medical record, and contact the physician regarding any concerns or recommendations
Document NPO/Clear Liquid notes by day five and follow up until nutrition is provided (unless contraindicated)
Complete and document calorie counts accurately; summarize calorie counts within 24 hours of completion if results warrant nutritional recommendations
Calculate and report results of nitrogen balance and metabolic cart studies accurately and in a timely manner
Complete and document nutrition assessments on high‑risk patients according to standards of care, including appropriateness of diet to diagnosis, adequacy of current tube feeding, infant formula or parenteral nutrition orders, assessment of laboratory values, drug‑nutrient interactions, medical history, current nutritional needs, nutrition education needs, care plan development, and writing orders in the electronic medical record when nutrition intervention is needed
The registered and licensed dietitians (RD/LD) have order‑writing privileges with physician co‑signature; these privileges may be utilized whenever the physician orders the "MNT Protocol"
The RD is considered qualified with current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, current licensure through the WVBOLD, and clinical competency verified initially and through the annual performance appraisal process
Complete and document follow‑up to assessments and consults according to standards
Attend local or national meetings or conferences specifically requested by physicians or required to maintain accreditation of hospital programs or foster partnership with other facilities
If applicable, provide guidance and supervise daily activities of the nutritional therapy support team (e.g., difficult or unusual diet orders, tube feeding calculations, infant formula calculations); document potential or actual errors or harmful interactions and provide intervention and participate in disciplinary actions as appropriate
Work with physicians, nurse managers and nursing staff on assigned units to improve medical nutrition therapy to the patient, including diet texture changes, providing appropriate foods or textures for aspiration risk (including work with a speech pathologist), timing of medications to prevent drug‑nutrient interactions, etc.
Act on patient food complaints, provide alternative selections or arrangements, and follow up with appropriate managers on food quality issues
Review and update clinical rotation assignments annually to reflect changes in practice and feedback from previous interns; develop and teach classes regarding areas of specialization to interns
Monitor interns to ensure they are functioning to standards before leaving unsupervised; review and co‑sign all intern documentation in the medical record; correct assignments and evaluate progress within two weeks of the end of the rotation; attend intern case‑study presentations, question interns, and evaluate presentations
As requested, develop and present in‑services to other health‑care personnel, food‑service personnel, and students
As requested, develop and present lectures to community groups
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, sitting and standing are necessary body movements to complete the work
Working Environment
Majority of work performed in patient care units; some office, classroom and meeting room work; occasional community speaking
Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Basic math skills including addition and subtraction
Basic computer skills required
Concentrated mental activity required to organize the work
Ability to respond to changes in work volume throughout the shift
Ability to work Saturdays and some holidays; may need to attend a meeting in the evening on occasion
Ability to interact with co‑workers, patients, family and other members of the medical team in a positive manner
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: –
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
Cost Center: 600 PCH Dietary
Address: 122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV – Licensed Dietitian through West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians; MD – Licensed Dietitian through State Board of Dietetic Practice; OH – Licensed Dietitian through Ohio Board of Dietetics
State criminal background check and Federal background check (if applicable) as required for regulated areas
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of clinical experience
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, high‑quality medical nutrition therapy to patients
Complete physician‑ordered consults and other instructions according to standards of care, document in the medical record, and contact the physician regarding any concerns or recommendations
Document NPO/Clear Liquid notes by day five and follow up until nutrition is provided (unless contraindicated)
Complete and document calorie counts accurately; summarize calorie counts within 24 hours of completion if results warrant nutritional recommendations
Calculate and report results of nitrogen balance and metabolic cart studies accurately and in a timely manner
Complete and document nutrition assessments on high‑risk patients according to standards of care, including appropriateness of diet to diagnosis, adequacy of current tube feeding, infant formula or parenteral nutrition orders, assessment of laboratory values, drug‑nutrient interactions, medical history, current nutritional needs, nutrition education needs, care plan development, and writing orders in the electronic medical record when nutrition intervention is needed
The registered and licensed dietitians (RD/LD) have order‑writing privileges with physician co‑signature; these privileges may be utilized whenever the physician orders the "MNT Protocol"
The RD is considered qualified with current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, current licensure through the WVBOLD, and clinical competency verified initially and through the annual performance appraisal process
Complete and document follow‑up to assessments and consults according to standards
Attend local or national meetings or conferences specifically requested by physicians or required to maintain accreditation of hospital programs or foster partnership with other facilities
If applicable, provide guidance and supervise daily activities of the nutritional therapy support team (e.g., difficult or unusual diet orders, tube feeding calculations, infant formula calculations); document potential or actual errors or harmful interactions and provide intervention and participate in disciplinary actions as appropriate
Work with physicians, nurse managers and nursing staff on assigned units to improve medical nutrition therapy to the patient, including diet texture changes, providing appropriate foods or textures for aspiration risk (including work with a speech pathologist), timing of medications to prevent drug‑nutrient interactions, etc.
Act on patient food complaints, provide alternative selections or arrangements, and follow up with appropriate managers on food quality issues
Review and update clinical rotation assignments annually to reflect changes in practice and feedback from previous interns; develop and teach classes regarding areas of specialization to interns
Monitor interns to ensure they are functioning to standards before leaving unsupervised; review and co‑sign all intern documentation in the medical record; correct assignments and evaluate progress within two weeks of the end of the rotation; attend intern case‑study presentations, question interns, and evaluate presentations
As requested, develop and present in‑services to other health‑care personnel, food‑service personnel, and students
As requested, develop and present lectures to community groups
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, sitting and standing are necessary body movements to complete the work
Working Environment
Majority of work performed in patient care units; some office, classroom and meeting room work; occasional community speaking
Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Basic math skills including addition and subtraction
Basic computer skills required
Concentrated mental activity required to organize the work
Ability to respond to changes in work volume throughout the shift
Ability to work Saturdays and some holidays; may need to attend a meeting in the evening on occasion
Ability to interact with co‑workers, patients, family and other members of the medical team in a positive manner
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: –
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital
Cost Center: 600 PCH Dietary
Address: 122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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