Clinical Dietitian (CNSC) – Nutritional Care & Education

Atlantic Health; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Specialist to support patient care areas with evidence‑based nutrition care. The role requires CNSC credential and a strong background in hospital clinical nutrition to optimize patient outcomes.

The position involves assessing nutritional status, counseling patients and families, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to staff education and quality initiatives within the nutrition services department.

Qualifications

• Must hold CNSC credential.
• Experience in hospital clinical nutrition is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutrition status of patients using biochemical, anthropometric, physical and dietary data.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines and corporate policies.
• Develop and participate in staff education to advance nutrition knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records for regulatory standards and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental PI projects and clinical nutrition programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CNSC credential

Clinical nutrition

Patient care

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Specialist to support patient care areas with evidence‑based nutrition care. The role requires CNSC credential and a strong background in hospital clinical nutrition to optimize patient outcomes.

The position involves assessing nutritional status, counseling patients and families, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to staff education and quality initiatives within the nutrition services department.