Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Care & Education

Hackensack Meridian Health; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Dietitian to provide basic nutrition assessments, care planning, and education to patients and residents.

You will collaborate with medical staff and departments to promote nutrition programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and support the hospital mission. An RD is required within 60 days of starting; entry-level candidates with a bachelor’s degree are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Entry level experience is required.
• PC skills and its applicable applications are required.

Responsibilities

• Directs dietary care of patients with basic nutrition needs including screening, assessment and care planning to ensure patient dietary needs and patient satisfaction levels are met.
• Educates medical staff and counsels patients and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Manages and promotes food and nutrition programs according to Hackensack Meridian Health standards and policies.
• Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, nutrition care, special diets and menu requests.
• Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice.
• Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Hackensack Meridian Health policies and procedures (e.g. HIPPA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel).
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to other departments.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Skills

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Acute care experience

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Dietitian to provide basic nutrition assessments, care planning, and education to patients and residents.

You will collaborate with medical staff and departments to promote nutrition programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and support the hospital mission. An RD is required within 60 days of starting; entry-level candidates with a bachelor’s degree are welcome.