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Dietitian-Hackettstown Medical Center-Per Diem

Direct Jobs, Hackettstown, NJ, United States


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.

Principal Accountabilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Preferred:

Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

2-3 years of experience in acute care clinical nutrition or relevant area.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

Life & AD&D Insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Backup and On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Job Compensation

Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 33.33

Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 58.67

Assignment Category: Per Diem

Hours per Week: 0.01

Primary Shift: Varies

Salary Admin Plan: ALH

EEO Statement
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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