Clinical Dietician

Matheny Medical and Educational Center; Peapack-Gladstone (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheny Medical and Educational Center is seeking a Full Time Dietician to provide nutritional care for patients with complex developmental disabilities. This role involves assessing dietary needs, planning menu modifications, and working closely with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.

Benefits

Paid Training

Health and Wellness fairs

Employee Recognition Awards

Diversity events

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
• Current certification by the American Dietetic Association Registration required.
• Entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and plans for the nutritional care of all patients/students.
• Conducts meal rounds assessing tray accuracy and patient satisfaction.
• Counsels residents and guardians on nutrition principles and diet planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny’s mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Dietician (30 hours per week). This position is four days per week. Matheny also has a temporary full time Dietician opportunity.

Desired Qualities:

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

Job Duties for this position include:

• Assesses and plans for the nutritional care of all patients/students.
• Plans dietary modifications utilizing knowledge of food, composition, and nutrient drug interactions.
• Conducts meal rounds assessing tray accuracy, patient intake and meal satisfaction. Develops strategies to help patients comply with diet orders and to improve intake as needed.
• Develops and implements nutritional needs of tube fed patients/students, working closely with the physicians and nursing staff; Offers recommendations, adjustments and modifications with the appropriate formulary.
• Counsels individual residents, parents and guardians in the principles of nutrition, diet planning, and food selection/preparation.
• Participates as an effective health team member by interpreting, coordinating and integrating nutritional information into the total health care plan; Participates in staff committees as appropriate. Participates in educating medical students and Dietetic interns. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.
• Collects department quality assurance data and conducts improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Ensures proper therapeutic diets are served to patients in appropriate consistencies, as order by a physician.
• Ensures accurate recording and transmitting of diet orders and changes received from the Nursing department. Tracks late and missed diet orders. Notifies Nursing of results.
• Assists in developing and conducting staff development activities, orientation and educational programs.
• Because the operation of the Food Services Department is critical to the health and well-being of our patients/students, all staff may be required to perform tasks within the department that may not be part of their regular job duties.
• Communicates all questions and concerns reported by staff or patients pertaining to the Food Services department. Provides feedback and recommendations for improved nutritional services to the Food Services Manager or Chief Clinical Dietician.

For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The minimum salary scale for this position is $ 58,826.00 annually.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny.org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

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EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny’s mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Dietician (30 hours per week). This position is four days per week. Matheny also has a temporary full time Dietician opportunity.

Desired Qualities:

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

Job Duties for this position include:

• Assesses and plans for the nutritional care of all patients/students.
• Plans dietary modifications utilizing knowledge of food, composition, and nutrient drug interactions.
• Conducts meal rounds assessing tray accuracy, patient intake and meal satisfaction. Develops strategies to help patients comply with diet orders and to improve intake as needed.
• Develops and implements nutritional needs of tube fed patients/students, working closely with the physicians and nursing staff; Offers recommendations, adjustments and modifications with the appropriate formulary.
• Counsels individual residents, parents and guardians in the principles of nutrition, diet planning, and food selection/preparation.
• Participates as an effective health team member by interpreting, coordinating and integrating nutritional information into the total health care plan; Participates in staff committees as appropriate. Participates in educating medical students and Dietetic interns. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.
• Collects department quality assurance data and conducts improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Ensures proper therapeutic diets are served to patients in appropriate consistencies, as order by a physician.
• Ensures accurate recording and transmitting of diet orders and changes received from the Nursing department. Tracks late and missed diet orders. Notifies Nursing of results.
• Assists in developing and conducting staff development activities, orientation and educational programs.
• Because the operation of the Food Services Department is critical to the health and well-being of our patients/students, all staff may be required to perform tasks within the department that may not be part of their regular job duties.
• Communicates all questions and concerns reported by staff or patients pertaining to the Food Services department. Provides feedback and recommendations for improved nutritional services to the Food Services Manager or Chief Clinical Dietician.

For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The minimum salary scale for this position is $ 58,826.00 annually.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny.org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university required.

Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Good interpersonal skills required.

Licensure/Certifications: Current certification by the American Dietetic Association Registration required.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
Location NJ, Peapack
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