Dietitian-Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center-Per Diem

Atlantic Health System; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a clinically focused nutrition professional to perform nutrition assessments and counseling in patient care areas, ensuring education and adherence to standards. The ideal candidate holds a CNSC credential and participates in quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities include data-driven nutrition planning, regulatory compliance, and staff education to advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Clinical nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Participation in staff education and program development.
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient nutrition status using biochemical, anthropometric, and dietary data.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and/or families.
• Maintain records to meet regulatory guidelines and support performance improvement.
• Develop and participate in staff educational sessions to enhance nutrition knowledge.
• Support department PI projects and nutrition programs.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Evidence-based practice

Staff education

Data and record keeping

Education

CNSC credential

Job description

Performs the clinical nutrition activities of the patient care areas to ensure optimal nutritional care and education of patients in accordance with established standards of care, compliance with The Joint Commission, state standards, and other regulatory requirements. Supports medical and nursing staff to optimize nutrition care through evidence-based practices. For this specific role, the ideal candidate must have their CNSC credential.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Assess the nutrition status of patients on appropriate biochemical, anthropometric, physical and dietary data.

2. Performs nutrition counseling and education to patients and/or family members.

3. Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines.

4. Develops and participates in educational sessions for staff to increase nutritional knowledge and improve patient care.

5. Maintains accurate records to meet regulatory agency guidelines and assists in statistical analysis of data and action plans for performance improvement initiatives.

6. Participated in the efforts of department PI projects and clinical nutrition programs.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.