Registered Dietician

Ocean Health Initiatives•Lakewood, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian, reporting to the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Enabling Services, will collaborate with Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) and staff physicians. This role involves planning therapeutic diets, educating patients on nutrition, diet, and food selections, and distributing health education materials. The position requires working two ten-hour shifts and traveling to Lakewood and Toms River. The dietitian will also function as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team, assist with clinic policies and procedures, and participate in performance improvement programs. A key responsibility includes acting as the Program Coordinator for the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program, actively enrolling patients in Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES). The role emphasizes patient satisfaction, adherence to ethical standards, and collaboration with management teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition.
Active State of New Jersey Registered Dietician License.
Three to five years of experience as a Registered Dietician in a healthcare setting.
Basic Life Support for providers through the American Heart Association is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is required.

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition assessments of patients referred by healthcare providers.
Maintain nutritional care plans, review medical records, laboratory reports, and other nutritional care documents.
Develop and distribute dietary/nutritional educational material.
Develop menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition, lifestyle, culture, and nutritional needs of patients.
Instruct patients and their families in nutrition principles, dietary plans, food selection and preparation, and nutrition and weight management.
Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures, and protocols.
Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of OHI Performance Improvement program.
Attend and actively participate in departmental and medical staff meetings.
Support health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically appropriate.
Collect patient information, including medical history, and record examination results.
Conduct ongoing education programs and activities in nutrition and weight management for patients, families, and OHI staff.
Provide consultation, guidance, and direction to medical support staff.
Complete all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance.
Render nutritional assistance to patients engaged in specialized health promotion and disease management.
Develop nutritional support groups and provide ongoing support to patients in individual counseling sessions.
Advise patients on good health practices.
Evaluate patient response to diets and check follow-up on home diet adherence.
Develop/implement nutrition in-services for OHI staff.
Plan, develop, and execute patient group classes on topics such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Actively enroll patients in Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) and maintain accreditation as the Program Coordinator for the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program.
Actively engage patients in the importance of nutritional services and drive encounter productivity.
Use effective clinical judgment in referring patients and receiving referrals.
Develop and implement goals and objectives to ensure high quality, cost-effective clinical care.
Ensure all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient visit and charting is accurate via Electronic Health System (EHS).
Plan and implement policies, procedures, and systems to achieve stated goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and third-party agencies.
Actively participate in OHI's Performance Improvement Process, Departmental meetings, and other OHI meetings.
Provide the CMO with written reports as directed.
Work evenings and weekends as required.
Work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office and mobile medical van.
Effectively communicate orally with diverse individuals and groups.
Work with patients of different cultures.
Work within a team setting and relate to the special needs of the patient population.
Ensure continuity and quality of services and care.
Maintain a high level of professional skills and knowledge.
Ensure patient satisfaction by communicating in a caring and compassionate manner.
Present information to patients at an educational level consistent with their understanding.
Listen attentively to patient complaints and resolve or refer to appropriate individuals.
Demonstrate concern for patient’s rights, privacy, and dignity.
Adhere to the American Medical Association Code of Professional Ethics.
Keep all matters related to the organization confidential.
Collaborate with Senior Management and Management Teams to function as a cohesive and professional unit.
Collaborate with Senior Management and Management Teams to resolve departmental and organizational challenges.