Per Diem Clinical Dietitian — Patient Nutrition & Education

St. Mary's General Hospital; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a per diem Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients. As part of a community-based tertiary medical center, you will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement care plans, and contribute to hospital formulary decisions.

The role emphasizes patient education, coordination with clinical teams, and adherence to CMS requirements, with compensation according to experience and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)
• One year healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient nutritional care.
• Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness.
• Provides nutrition education to patients/families.
• Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a per diem Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients. As part of a community-based tertiary medical center, you will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement care plans, and contribute to hospital formulary decisions.

The role emphasizes patient education, coordination with clinical teams, and adherence to CMS requirements, with compensation according to experience and hospital policies.