Summary:

The nutritionist is responsible for providing nutritional care to clients through assessment of nutritional status, identifying of specific nutrition problem, implementing appropriate nutrition interventions, and monitoring outcomes in accordance with established policies and standards of care. The nutritionist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality of care and acts as a liaison between clients and the dining services department.

Shift:

Home office when not at Hammonton, 2-3 days per week in office.

Monday- Friday

Hours vary but mainly somewhere around 8:00am - 4:00pm / 7:00am - 3:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Communicates and promotes Pyramid Healthcare’s core values and mission
• Conducts nutritional screenings, assesses nutritional status of clients, responds to consultations, makes appropriate recommendations, and provides nutrition education and counseling for clients.
• Evaluates and interprets the nutritional status and nutritional needs of clients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Develops nutritional plans and recommendations based on individual’s needs, goals, and health history.
• Collaborates with facility staff to coordinate nutrition consultation sessions in a productive and efficient manner.
• Coordinates and communicates all client dietary and nutrition care needs with the multidisciplinary team.
• Counsel individuals and groups on overall good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition management of diseases to improve their quality of life.
• Monitors clients’ nutritional status and response to the nutrition interventions and makes changes as necessary to meet client needs.
• Completes required documentation in the EMR system in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the dining services department to ensure clients nutrition needs are met, including diet modification and meal planning.
• Develops, reviews, updates and implements nutrition educational materials.
• Provides nutrition expertise and education to dining services and facility staff.
• Assists with conducting kitchen and dining room audits and communicates findings as requested.
• Maintains established clinical metrics for productivity, client satisfaction and quality of care.
• Actively participates in the development, review, and revision of continuous quality improvement programs.
• Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Other duties as

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in food, nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field and Registered Dietitian, (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Minimum of an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in a nutrition related field with Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (DTR) required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience working with Substance Abuse/Behavioral Health clients preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required with the ability to travel in assigned region as necessary.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Referral program

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary range?
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in food, nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field and Registered Dietitian, (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Work Location: In person