Clinical Dietician Per Diem - Plainsboro, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Is able to provide age-appropriate care as indicated by knowledge of the principle of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess and interpret data relative to patient's age
• Provides coverage for mealtime monitoring, as needed
• Weighs patients
• Documents all therapeutic interactions, significant contacts with patient/family/other providers, therapeutic goals, and other data in concise, readable format in the electronic medical record on a timely basis, in accordance with Policies and Procedures
• Maintains all standards of confidentiality
• Interacts professionally, respectfully and flexibly with patients, families and staff in performance of daily duties
• Participates in program educational activities and marketing activities, such as: Speaking engagements Writing professional articles Providing in-service education
• Cultivating new referral sources
• Attending conferences and bringing information back to program in the form of program development, in-service education, etc. Training and Education - Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-services
• Complies with continuing education requirements of field and completes required annual competencies
• Participates in hospital and program Performance Improvement goals

Credentials:

• Registered Dietitian completion or pending (Required). Maintain updated registration.

Education:

• Completion of four-year degree with B.S. or B.A. in Human Nutrition

Related Work Experience:

• Two to three years previous experience as Clinical Nutritionist