Atlantic Health System
Dietitian-Hackettstown Medical Center-Per Diem
Job Description
Performs the clinical nutrition activities of the patient care areas to ensure optimal nutritional care and education of patients in accordance with established standards of care, compliance with The Joint Commission, state standards, and other regulatory requirements. Supports medical and nursing staff to optimize nutrition care through evidence-based practices.
Principal Accountabilities:
+ Assess the nutrition status of patients on appropriate biochemical, anthropometric, physical and dietary data.
+ Performs nutrition counseling and education to patients and/or family members.
+ Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines.
+ Develops and participates in educational sessions for staff to increase nutritional knowledge and improve patient care.
+ Maintains accurate records to meet regulatory agency guidelines and assists in statistical anal...
Principal Accountabilities:
+ Assess the nutrition status of patients on appropriate biochemical, anthropometric, physical and dietary data.
+ Performs nutrition counseling and education to patients and/or family members.
+ Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines.
+ Develops and participates in educational sessions for staff to increase nutritional knowledge and improve patient care.
+ Maintains accurate records to meet regulatory agency guidelines and assists in statistical anal...