Dietitian-Morristown Medical Center-Per Diem
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Morristown
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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 analysis of data and action
plans for performance improvement initiatives. Participated in the
efforts of department PI projects and clinical nutrition programs
Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Must be a Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
(CDR) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Preferred:
Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. 2-3 years of experience
in acute care clinical nutrition or relevant area.
Keywords: Atlantic Health System, Wayne , Dietitian-Morristown Medical Center-Per Diem, Healthcare , Morristown, New Jersey
