Clinical Dietitian

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Per diem schedule

Job summary

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. is seeking a Dietitian to provide nutritional care for hospitalized patients across all ages. You will assist the Clinical Nutrition Manager in supervising Diet Technicians, Clerks, and Dietetic Students, and support the Home Health Department.

You will screen, assess, and monitor patients, deliver nutrition education, document in EMR/Cbord, and mentor students. Day shifts with a per diem schedule offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition or related field required.
• Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training Registration or Registration Eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care of hospitalized patients on assigned floors.
• Perform nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring, and documentation in EMR/Cbord.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families in accordance with hospital policies.
• Mentor Dietetic Interns and Students per ACEND standards.
• Participate in hospital committees and department in-services.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food, Nutrition or related field

Tools

EMR/Cbord

Job description

Nutrition Svcs Main Kitch

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ

Per Diem

8a-430pm days needed vary, Day shift

Hiring Range: $28.85 - $36.06 Hourly

Req # 79976

Position Summary

Responsible for the nutritional care of hospitalized patients within all age groups in accordance with assigned units. Assists Clinical Nutrition Manager in the supervision of the Diet Technician, Diet Clerks, and Dietetic Students. Provide support to the Home Health Department.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the nutritional care of hospitalized patients on assigned floors by completing daily assignments in accordance with department protocols and policies; assigns diet technician tasks for the day.
• Provide nutritional screening, assessment, monitoring, follow-up and documentation on all hospitalized patients within all age groups within designated time frames in accordance with hospital and department protocols and policies.
• Provide nutrition education including diet education and food drug interactions to hospitalized patients and families in accordance with hospital protocols and policies.
• Provide nutritional interventions, downgrading of diets and recommendations and accurately document in EMR and Cbord.
• Responsible for mentoring the Dietetic Interns and Students in accordance with ACEND standards and requirements stipulated by Students internship program or school.
• Actively participates in hospital committees meetings and rounds as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Mgr.
• Complete special projects including active participation National Nutrition Month and department in-services and participates in department PI projects.
• Maintain Dietitian Registration as stipulated by CDR.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Required

• Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training Registration or Registration Eligible
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or related field

Required

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation)

None

Preferred

One year clinical experience in hospital setting

Required

License, Registry or Certification:

Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, CDR or Registration eligible

Preferred

Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Required

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Familiarity with computers, computerized charting, kitchen function and equipment, excellent communication and critical thinking skills

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

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