Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Pediatric Outpatient Nutrition
Company: Geisinger
Location: Danville
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Title: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist -
Pediatric Outpatient Nutrition Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job
Category: Wellbeing Services, Dietitian Schedule: Days Work Type:
Full time Department: Clinical Nutrition Team Date Posted:
12/13/2025 Job ID: R-89478 Job SummaryProvides safe, ethical, and
competent evidence-based nutritional therapy that meets the
standards of practice and the scope of practice as stated by the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Manages the individual’s
nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team and other
nutrition professionals. Job Duties - Using the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics’ and Nutrition Care Process, assesses
individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through
the assessment interview, food and nutrition and related histories,
review of the medical record, and discussion with other members of
the interdisciplinary health care team in assigned area - Develops
a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding:
the composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements; and the
volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings. -
Confers with the health care team to develop goals related to
patient care. - Documents in accordance with established standards.
- Evaluates nutritional status of individuals and makes
recommendations regarding provision of optimal care. - Counsels
individuals, families, and care provider on normal nutrition and
therapeutic diets with consideration given to the individual's
educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background. - Plans and
conducts group classes for individuals in various areas of
nutrition as indicated. - Writes nutrition related orders for
hospitalized patients in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition
policy as indicated. - Consults, educates, and advocates on behalf
of individuals, groups, and special populations regarding food,
culinary, nutrition and health issues, food security and
insecurity, nutrition programs, nutrition wellness and resources. -
Plans for continuing nutrition care for individuals, as needed,
using ancillary resources. - Self-evaluates results and monitors
for trends and changes in productivity related to workload. -
Compiles statistics and completes Clinical Productivity worksheets
on a timely basis. - Participates in departmental initiatives to
meet strategic goals. - Actively participates on appropriate
committees for the organization and represents the Clinical
Nutrition department in decisions made by these committees. -
Precept students as indicated. Mentor and train new staff members,
colleagues, and other members of the care team as applicable. Work
is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for
satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all
organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in
this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent
typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the
job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any
department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the
performance of the job related to that position. Position Details
We are seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to Join our
Team! - This role receives up to a $5,000 joining bonus for
qualified candidates. - Qualified applicants in Geisinger’s Central
and Eastern Regions are welcome to apply. We will consider
candidates for our Danville location or Forty Fort Clinic location.
- Will Consider a New Graduate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or
an Experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for this opening.
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist - Requirements: - Education: Bachelor's
Degree - Certifications: Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default
Issuing Body - Exempt Role: Yes Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Senior - Requirements: - Education: Bachelor's Degree -
Certifications: Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing
Body - Experience: Minimum 4 years (*Related experience may be a
combination of two years related work experience and
advanced/specialty certification (Certification = 2 years related
experience) - Exempt Role: Yes Benefits of working at Geisinger: -
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one -
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for
out-of-area employees and dependents - Pre-tax savings plans with
healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and
a health savings account (HSA) - Company-paid life insurance,
short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage - 401(k)
plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions - Generous
paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly -
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year - MyHealth
Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a
financial incentive - Family-friendly support including adoption
and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay
and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your
loved ones - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for
childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance,
mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools
and more. - Voluntary benefits including accident, critical
illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection,
universal life and pet and legal insurance EducationBachelor's
Degree- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Certified
Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body Our Purpose &
ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for
our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and
our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would
hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues
who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge
with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for
tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to
care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members
and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time
and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and
domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior
management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,
cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with
unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our
patients, members and community come from a wide variety of
backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health
easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or status as a protected veteran.
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