RWJBarnabas Health
Location
Jersey City, NJ | United States
Job description
Dietician Registered, Per Diem Days
Req #: 0000107110
You are in demand everywhere...but it pays to come here!
If you want to work in a premier hospital that wins awards, nurtures people, and tirelessly strives to advance care, you ll find your match at J e rsey City Medical Center . Our not-for-profit hospital, a proud member of RWJ Barnabas Health , has been honored time and again for our strides in patient care and safety, and as the regional leader in specialties like cardiology, stroke, and trauma care.
A s our status and patient volume continue to grow, we are adding talent to our organization
Among our many accolades, we have been designated 8 times the only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awarded M a g n et Recognition for superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.
Job Description
A Registered Dietitian credentialed through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), who nutritionally assess medical-surgical and critically-ill patients admitted to Jersey City Medical Center. They are responsible for utilizing medical nutrition therapy to create a nutritional care plan for hospitalized patients that supports recovery and symptom management upon discharge. The RD also physically assesses patients for sign of mild, moderate or severe malnutrition and provides interventions to slow or reverse the course of malnutrition. The RD is also an active member of the interdisciplinary team that works together to provide optimal health care. Screens and assigns levels of nutritional risk based on hospital established criteria. Responds to nutrition consults in a timely manner according to department policy. Responsible for the nutritional care of all patients on assigned floors; floor assignment includes medical, surgical, pediatric and intensive care units. Develops and implements nutrition care plans for all assigned patients according to a patient s disease state and lifecycle. Evaluates effects of medical nutrition therapy and compliance to dietary prescription according to procedural guidelines for assessment/re-assessment. Followed by the complete documentation (according to department policies) of patient s progress in the electronic medical record (EMR). Provides diet counseling and nutrition education to patients and/or family members regarding their diet. Diet education will cover therapeutic diet education, drug-nutrient interactions, general healthy eating tips and enteral/parental nutrition explanations. This includes providing physical copies of diet to be taken home or using translators/translation line for thorough nutrition education. Appropriately documenting nutrition education provided in EMR. Aids in the maintenance of accurate cardfile records on CBORD. This includes monitoring diet orders, supplements, documentation of nutrition visits and maintenance of correct patient information. Participates in performance evaluation and improvement activities; such as test trays, card file reviews, monitoring transmission errors and other department activities as needed. Oversight of non-licensed staff and nutrition student volunteers. Maintains professional development and competency. Acts as a nutrition support liaison as assigned by the Manager of Clinical Nutrition services with various medical departments. Provides input in menu planning and production methodology. Organize, create and host nutrition education classes for staff or patients, as needed. Works with department to improve and provide good customer service. Adheres to hospital and departmental rules, safety and sanitation principles. Reports violations to designated people. Maintain effective verbal and written communications within the department. On weekends, assumes overall responsibilities for the diet office. Maintains good relationship with other members of Department as well as nursing, pharmacy, EVS, maintenance and other medical/surgical Departments.
Additional Requirements
To qualify you must have a Bachelors Degree, Registered Dietitian through the CDR, 1 year of experience in a clinical setting, Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:
S - Speak up for Safety
A - Accurately communicate
F - Focus on the task
E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude
T - Thoughtfully interact
Y - You and Me Together
Per Diem Hourly Rate: $34.98
Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth, if applicable.
Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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