Per Diem Clinical Registered Dietitian

Carepoint Health • Hoboken, NJ

40d

About The Position

As a Clinical Dietitian you will be responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients. Assessing the nutritional needs of patients; providing quality nutritional care and monitoring response to nutrition therapy as appropriate to age-specific nutrition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science or closely related field
• Up to 1 yr of post degree course work and/or internship with no previous external experience required
• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registration with American Dietetic Association required at time of hire
• AHA BLS Provider Certification required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment or programs used in the organization, knowlegdge of MediTech a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times
• Provides clinical nutrition assessment and documentation for general medical and surgical oncology, bariatric/weight management and critical care
• Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.
• Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines
• Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the Food & Nutrition Department, its programs and activities
• Assists Food & Nutrition team members in use of departmental policies and procedures
• Provides written/oral reports to the Administrator or required concerning the operations of the Food & Nutrition Department
• Manages and improves policies, procedures, and programs to assure compliance with regulatory requirements by making oral/written recommendations to the Clinical Nutrition Manager
• Develops and participates in educational sessions for team members to increase knowledge of staff and improve resident care for the Food & Nutrition Department
• Reviews appropriate web sites, publications and other educational materials to ensure that the standards of practice are being achieved
• Monitors food temperature and taste through the use of Test Trays, Meal Evaluations and review of Food Temperature Logs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications: When determining the compensation, several factors may be considered including, years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K, Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
• Employee wellness programs and resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees