Clinical Dietitian

Nutrition Svcs Main Kitchen – HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ Per Diem – 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., days needed vary, Day shift Hiring Range: $32.00 Hourly Req # 78467 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 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. 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. Provide nutrition education including diet education and food drug interactions to hospitalized patients and families in accordance with hospital protocols and policies. Provide nutritional interventions, downgrading of diets and recommendations and accurately document in EMR and Cbord. Responsible for mentoring the Dietetic Interns and Students in accordance with ACEND standards and requirements stipulated by Students internship program or school. Actively participates in hospital committees meetings and rounds as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Mgr. Complete special projects including active participation National Nutrition Month and department in‑services and participates in department PI projects. 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 None Preferred Experience One year clinical experience in hospital setting License, Registry or Certification Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, CDR or Registration eligible Preferred Certification Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities 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 are not 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr Hunterdon Health