Dietitian-Hackettstown Medical Center - Per Diem Job Hackettstown area,New Jersey USA,Healthcare

Job Description

Responsible for monitoring the AHS's compliance with current applicable Federal, State, and local dietary standards, guidelines, and regulations. Ensures that the highest quality of resident care is maintained at all times.

Principal Accountabilities:

Provides clinical nutrition assessment and documentation for general medical and surgical oncology, bariatric/weight management, and critical care.

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

Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the Dietary Department, its programs, and activities.

Assists dietary staff in the use of departmental policies and procedures.

Provides written and oral reports to the Administrator concerning the operations of the Dietary Department.

Manages and improves policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by making recommendations to the Corporate Dietitian.

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

Reviews relevant websites, publications, and educational materials to ensure standards of practice are achieved.

Monitors food temperature and taste through Test Trays, Meal Evaluations, and review of Food Temperature Logs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science, or a related field.
Licensed with the State of New Jersey as a Registered Dietetic Technician, Registered Dietitian, or Dietary Manager, or as applicable.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science, or a related field.
2-3 years of experience in acute care clinical nutrition or a relevant area.

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