Dietitian-Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center-Per Diem
Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ
•$35 - $61•Onsite
About The Position
The Dietitian performs clinical nutrition activities in patient care areas to ensure optimal nutritional care and patient education in accordance with established standards of care, The Joint Commission requirements, state standards, and other regulatory requirements. The role supports medical and nursing staff in optimizing nutrition care through evidence-based practices. The position assesses patients' nutrition status, provides nutrition counseling and education to patients and families, supports quality assurance and compliance, and contributes to staff education, recordkeeping, performance improvement, and clinical nutrition programs. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science, or a related field.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- 2–3 years of experience in acute care clinical nutrition or a relevant area.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' nutrition status using appropriate biochemical, anthropometric, physical, and dietary data.
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and/or family members.
- Maintain quality assurance and evaluate compliance with corporate policies and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
- Develop and participate in educational sessions for staff to increase nutritional knowledge and improve patient care.
- Maintain accurate records to meet regulatory agency guidelines and assist with statistical data analysis and action plans for performance improvement initiatives.
- Participate in department performance improvement projects and clinical nutrition programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-Being Rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
