CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.
CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Clinical Dietitian you will be responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients. Assessing the nutritional needs of patients; providing quality nutritional care and monitoring response to nutrition therapy as appropriate to age-specific nutrition.
Ensures that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all timesProvides clinical nutrition assessment and documentation for general medical and surgical oncology, bariatric/weight management and critical careIdentify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelinesAssists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the Food & Nutrition Department, its programs and activitiesAssists Food & Nutrition team members in use of departmental policies and proceduresProvides written/oral reports to the Administrator or required concerning the operations of the Food & Nutrition DepartmentManages and improves policies, procedures, and programs to assure compliance with regulatory requirements by making oral/written recommendations to the Clinical Nutrition ManagerDevelops and participates in educational sessions for team members to increase knowledge of staff and improve resident care for the Food & Nutrition DepartmentReviews appropriate web sites, publications and other educational materials to ensure that the standards of practice are being achievedMonitors food temperature and taste through the use of Test Trays, Meal Evaluations and review of Food Temperature LogsPerforms other related duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Full Time, Day Shift
Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science or closely related fieldUp to 1 yr of post degree course work and/or internship with no previous external experience requiredRegistered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registration with American Dietetic Association required at time of hireAHA BLS Provider Certification requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment or programs used in the organization, knowlegdge of MediTech a plusProficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.What We Offer
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities
CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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