About this role
Purpose:
To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.
- Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
- Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
- As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
- Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
- Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
- As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.
- Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
- Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.
- Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
- For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification prior to January 1, 2026, a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or Dietetics is required.
For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification on or after January 1, 2026, a master’s degree in a Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire. Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$27.25–$39.67 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Inpatient Dietitian-PRN (Harrisburg) — Harrisburg, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Inpatient Dietitian-PRN (Harrisburg) at Pepper Health, Harrisburg. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Inpatient Dietitian-PRN (Harrisburg)
- Location: Harrisburg, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Nutrition, Dietetic & Food Svc
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Harrisburg
- Pay: $27.25–$39.67 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-15T16:00:22.643Z
## Description
**Purpose:**
To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Casual
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna — river trails, a revitalized downtown, and our Harrisburg campus and regional labs, the diagnostic engine for the whole eastern network.
- Pepper Health Harrisburg
- Regional Laboratory Campus
- Riverfront Primary Care
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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