Senior Dietitian

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Performs as Senior Dietitian for both main hospital and Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) units. Ensures quality and compliance with regulatory agencies by assisting with quarterly clinical chart audits. Acts as a clinical point person for diet office, and training new Registered Dietitians. Performs medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as assigned on patient units.

A day in the life of a Senior Dietitian at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Prioritizes work load and assists with daily coverage schedule.
• Appoints Total Parenteral Nutrition cases to clinical team as appropriate.
• Completes a total of 10-12 assessments per day.
• Provides MNT to patients/clients. Reviews medical record for relevant information. Identifies nutrition risks and problems. Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plan.
• Recommends appropriate diet prescription to meet patient/client nutrition needs. Changes/modifies diet order for solid food and existing tube feeding orders when previous order does not meet patient/client nutrition needs. Provides appropriate rationale for order change/modification.
• Provides nutrition education to patients/clients and communicates with the patient and healthcare team as outlined in department policy. Discusses recommendations with the care team. Discusses feeding options and other nutrition care plans with patients/designated caregivers. Provides age appropriate diet education. Communicates with the health care team via rounds or individually.
• Precepts dietetic interns.
• Assessments are clearly documented and include all required fields as outlined in department policy using ADIME format. Discussions/education are documented as outlined in department policy. Rationale for changing a diet order is documented as outlined in department policy.
• Assists the Clinical Nutrition Manager (CNM) in ensuring main hospital and JRI units are compliant with all regulatory agencies.
• Collects and assesses QA data quarterly with CNM. Develops action plans for performance improvement based on QA audits.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must have Bachelors Degree in nutrition related field.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
• Computer skills required.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Masters Degree preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

• Registered Dietician License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• One specialty certification, including but not limited to CNSC, CDCES, CSO, CSOWM, CSR, CSP, CSG

Minimum rate of $79,601.60 Annually

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