Home Health Dietician - West Orange, NJ

Patient Care Home Health i is hiring for a full-time Dietician to join our passionate team in West Orange, NJ!

The Dietitian in Home Health assesses, plans, and evaluates nutritional need and care for patients.

• Develops and implements a nutritional plan based on an assessment of nutritional needs. This plan is included in the patient’s/client’s plan of care.
• Evaluates and reports results of nutritional assessments appropriately.
• Provides recommendations to the home care personnel team regarding appropriate counseling to individuals and families/caregivers in the home, evaluation and instruction on nutrition principles, dietary plans, food selection and economics, adapting plans to the individual’s lifestyle as indicated and re-evaluations of nutritional care through home follow-up care.
• Communicates and documents appropriate dietary history and subjective and objective nutrition care data in the clinical record, including the discharge summary.
• Communicates with care coordinator/case manager regarding patient’s/client’s progress and treatment goals.
• Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
• Complies with the Organization’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides in-services as requested by the Executive Director.
• All other duties as assigned.

License Requirements

• Registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• NJ, State licensure required.

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Patient Care, a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare.

More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:
It’s all about helping people.