Allied - Dietician: NJ

Allied - Registered Dietician

We have a new assignment for Allied - Registered Dietician in NJ and are interviewing ASAP. Temp to hire position.

Pay Range: $34 - $40 Per hour

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct deposit, and more!

Hours of Operation: 8a-4:30p

Work schedule: 8 am to 4 pm with 30 minutes lunch or 8 am to 4:30 pm with 1 hour lunch

Location: Newark, NJ

Demographic Experience: adults (18-64 yrs), geriatrics (65 yrs and older)

Job Duties

• Performs nutrition assessments in the time frame consistent with the N.J. State Health Code and/or policy and procedure for designated subunits, and triages clients into appropriate level of care to determine time frame for follow-up intervention and intensity of nutritional care required.
• Documents all nutritional care provided to clients in the medical chart using the S.O.A.P format or as outlined in the policy and procedure for designated subunits.
• Evaluates and monitors client's progress consistent with policy and procedure and implements appropriate nutritional care collaboratively with primary care physician or designate. Attends and actively participates in interdisciplinary conferences and discharge planning
• Demonstrates clinical competency in all areas of clinical nutrition by maintaining 15 CEU's per year, participation in peer review and cross training educational activities. Develops and implements clinical research projects collaboratively with clinical nutrition staff, ADCN and/or medical/nursing staff.
• Counsels and educates patients and significant others on nutritional requirements and therapy, inclusive of, but not limited to Diabetes, Heart Failure, and Obesity. Develops instructional materials with posttests to support client learning and ability to provide self-care.
• Maintains accurate nutritional records and communicates appropriate nutritional care to the primary care physician or designate; and to the ADCPS during clinical rounds and peer reviews

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or a related field plus registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Being registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is sufficient, while NJ licensure is on hold

Preferred:

• One (1) year work experience preferred as a Registered Dietitian in healthcare, including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care, clinics.

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