A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
Position Summary Responsible for the nutritional care of hospitalized patients within all age groups in accordance with assigned units. Assists Clinical Nutrition Manager in the supervision of the Diet Technician, Diet Clerks, and Dietetic Students. Provide support to the Home Health Department. Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Responsible for the nutritional care of hospitalized patients on assigned floors by completing daily assignments in accordance with department protocols and policies; assigns diet technician tasks for the day. 2. Provide nutritional screening, assessment, monitoring, follow-up and documentation on all hospitalized patients within all age groups within designated time frames in accordance with hospital and department protocols and policies. 3. Provide nutrition education including diet education and food drug interactions to hospitalized patients and families in accordance with hospital protocols and policies. 4. Provide nutritional interventions, downgrading of diets and recommendations and accurately document in EMR and Cbord. 5. Responsible for mentoring the Dietetic Interns and Students in accordance with ACEND standards and requirements stipulated by Students internship program or school. 6. Actively participates in hospital committees meetings and rounds as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Mgr. 7. Complete special projects including active participation National Nutrition Month and department in-services and participates in department PI projects. 8. Maintain Dietitian Registration as stipulated by CDR.
Qualifications Minimum Education:
Required:
• Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training Registration or Registration Eligible • Bachelor's Degree in Food, Nutrition or related field Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
None Preferred:
One year clinical experience in hospital setting
License, Registry or Certification :
Required:
Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, CDR or Registration eligible
Preferred:
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Knowledge, Skills and/or
Abilities :
Required:
Familiarity with computers, computerized charting, kitchen function and equipment, excellent communication and critical thinking skills Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).
