Senior Dietitian - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

9d•$79,602•Onsite

About The Position

Performs as Senior Dietitian for both main hospital and Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) units. Ensures quality and compliance with regulatory agencies by assisting with quarterly clinical chart audits. Acts as a clinical point person for diet office, and training new Registered Dietitians. Performs medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as assigned on patient units.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in nutrition related field.
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
Computer skills required.
Registered Dietitian License.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred.
One specialty certification, including but not limited to CNSC, CDCES, CSO, CSOWM, CSR, CSP, CSG

Responsibilities

Prioritizes work load and assists with daily coverage schedule.
Appoints Total Parenteral Nutrition cases to clinical team as appropriate.
Completes a total of 10-12 assessments per day.
Provides MNT to patients/clients. Reviews medical record for relevant information. Identifies nutrition risks and problems. Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plan.
Recommends appropriate diet prescription to meet patient/client nutrition needs. Changes/modifies diet order for solid food and existing tube feeding orders when previous order does not meet patient/client nutrition needs. Provides appropriate rationale for order change/modification.
Provides nutrition education to patients/clients and communicates with the patient and healthcare team as outlined in department policy. Discusses recommendations with the care team. Discusses feeding options and other nutrition care plans with patients/designated caregivers. Provides age appropriate diet education. Communicates with the health care team via rounds or individually.
Precepts dietetic interns.
Assessments are clearly documented and include all required fields as outlined in department policy using ADIME format. Discussions/education are documented as outlined in department policy. Rationale for changing a diet order is documented as outlined in department policy.
Assists the Clinical Nutrition Manager (CNM) in ensuring main hospital and JRI units are compliant with all regulatory agencies.
Collects and assesses QA data quarterly with CNM. Develops action plans for performance improvement based on QA audits.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.