Dietitian - Per Diem - Day

About the Role

Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients of different age groups using appropriate standards, validated assessment tools, and evidence-based standards of practice in accordance with the department's policy. Develops, implements, and communicates the patient's nutritional plan of care, which is documented in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). Provides counseling to inpatients and outpatients on their nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy to meet patients/clients needs.
• Identifies nutrition risks and problems.
• Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans.
• Reviews nutrition risk reports to identify patients at high risk.
• Recommends, changes/modifies diet order, enteral feeding orders, and parenteral nutrition prescriptions according to department policy.
• Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in accordance with JFK University Medical Center guidelines and policy on nutrition screening, prioritization, assessment, and follow-up.
• Reviews medical records for relevant information.
• Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides nutrition education to patients/clients and communicates with the patient and healthcare team as outlined in department policy.
• Discusses recommendations with physician, healthcare team, patient/designated caregiver, including but not limited to diet modification, feeding options, and other nutrition care plans.
• Comprehensive assessments and interventions are clearly documented in the patient's EMR in accordance with department policy and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provides community and outpatient nutrition services as assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement programs related to patient care and service.
• Participates in unit, department, or facility committees.
• Maintains competency and professional development related to nutrition trends, research, policy, certification, and standards of practice.
• Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field from an approved college.
• Completion of supervised practice hours in dietetic internship.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Qualifications

• Experience with current Electronic Medical Records System (preferred).
• Experience with Foodservice System Applications (preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of hospital experience as a clinical dietitian in an Acute Care Facility (preferred).
• Registration with CDR for Registered Dietitian certification within 6 months of hire date (required).
• Licensure or Certification as required by local state regulations (required).

Pay

Minimum rate of $38.27 hourly. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted rates may vary based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, including:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions (for certain positions).
• Shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts (for certain positions).