DIETITIAN - PER DIEM

Summit Oaks Hospital; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126-bed acute care facility in Summit, New Jersey, is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to plan and deliver nutritional care to patients as part of the multidisciplinary care team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree and an active RD license, will conduct nutrition planning, supervise the Dietetics staff, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) credential required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
• Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
• Conduct monthly inspections of the Dietary Services Department.
• Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dietary planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

Position Summary

Plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the physician’s diagnosis. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Exercises professional judgment. Conducts and monitors clinical nutrition performance improvement plans of the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Oversees all clinical nutrition staff and ensures compliance with Department policy and regulatory agencies.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), Summit Oaks Hospital's parent company, is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 81,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from our responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Required)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
• Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
• Conduct monthly inspections of the Dietary Services Department.
• Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
• Other duties as assigned.