Dietitian-Morristown Medical Center-Per Diem

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join their team at Morristown Medical Center on a per diem basis. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with dietary standards while providing exceptional care to residents. You will be responsible for clinical nutrition assessments, quality assurance, and developing educational programs for staff to enhance their skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital department within a reputable healthcare organization, where your expertise will play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field is required.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Dietitian or Dietary Manager in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical nutrition assessments for various patient populations.
• Ensure compliance with dietary standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement educational sessions for dietary staff.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition Assessment

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Educational Program Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Dietitian-Morristown Medical Center-Per Diem

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Job Description

Responsible for monitoring the AHS's compliance with current applicable Federal, State, and local dietary standards, guidelines, and regulations. Ensures that the highest quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides clinical nutrition assessment and documentation for general medical and surgical oncology, bariatric/weight management, and critical care.
• Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and State and Federal guidelines.
• Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the Dietary Department, its programs, and activities.
• Helps dietary staff adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides reports to the Administrator regarding the operations of the Dietary Department.
• Manages policies, procedures, and programs to ensure regulatory compliance, making recommendations to the Corporate Dietitian.
• Develops and participates in educational sessions for staff to enhance knowledge and improve resident care.
• Reviews educational materials and standards of practice to ensure compliance.
• Monitors food temperature and taste through Test Trays, Meal Evaluations, and Food Temperature Logs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science, or a related field.
• Licensed with the State of New Jersey as a Registered Dietetic Technician, Registered Dietitian, or Dietary Manager, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in acute care clinical nutrition or a relevant area.