Dietitian-Overlook Medical Center-Per Diem

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 :

Assesses 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 actions plans for performance improvement initiatives

Participates in the efforts of department PI projects and clinical nutrition programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 year's experience in acute care clinical nutrition or relevant area.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include :

Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

Atlantic Mobile Health

Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades :

100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

Gold-Level "Well Workplace" : Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care : Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

NJ Sustainable Business

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted :

Team Member Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

Life & AD&D Insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

403(b) Retirement Plan : Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Backup and On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note : In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

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