Dietitian

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support both in-patient and out-patient nutrition services, delivering evidence-based care according to standards and regulations. The role covers assessment, planning, education, and collaboration with physicians and the broader care team.

The Dietitian will supervise nutrition assistants, help manage diet offices, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while contributing to patient-centered care at Hackensack Meridian

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, meeting the dietetic didactic requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.
• Assesses patients' nutrition status as per policy and ensures adequate nutrition.
• Reads patient health records and extracts information for nutrition assessment.
• Develops, implements and evaluates nutrition care plans based on assessment of nutritional needs.
• Counsels patients and/or family members on nutrition plans and lifestyle adaptations.
• Develops educational programs for patient and staff education.
• Interprets physicians' diet orders and initiates diet plans as prescribed.
• Maintains competency and order-writing privileges and collaborates with the care team.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HealthTouch

EPIC

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Dietitian will be assigned to specific in- and out-patient care areas to provide nutritional services compatible with established standards of practice and in compliance with state and federal regulations, utilizing knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients over the life cycle. This position assists with the management of diet offices, and supervises nutrition assistants.

Pediatric, GI, RD and/or outpatient/physician office experience is preferred. Candidates need to be a Registered Dietitian.

A day in the life of a Dietitian at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Assesses patients' nutrition status as per individual facility Nutrition Screening and Assessment policy and ensures that they receive adequate and appropriate nutrition.
• Reads patient health/medical record and extracts information pertinent to nutritional assessment.
• Visits and interviews patients and/or significant others to obtain pertinent information for nutrition assessment completion.Follows the nutrition care process to develop, document, implement and evaluate a nutrition care plan, based on the assessment of nutritional needs, for all patients where such need is indicated.
• Counsels patients and/or family members on evidence based, appropriate nutritional plan, principles of nutrition, food selection and adaptation of plans to meet established life styles.
• Develops, implements and evaluates educational programs for patient and staff education.
• Interprets physicians' diet orders as received and initiates the diet plan as prescribed.
• Once receives RDN Order Writing Privileges, writes specific diet orders for each patient to meet their nutritional needs for food, nutritional supplements, enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, vitamin and mineral supplements, modular enhancements, and miscellaneous orders as applicable to job title and as defined in the Network/Enterprise and Facility Specific RDN Order Writing Policies.
• Passes an annual competency and completes quarterly requirements to be granted and/or to maintain order writing privileges.
• Plays an active role in the patient's nutritional care and readily communicates with Physician's / Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP) and the interdisciplinary team.
• Confers with nutrition assistants regarding accurate modification of patients' menus as needed.
• Evaluates food distribution for conformance to dietary prescriptions and quality standards.
• Participates in research projects and PI data collection and reporting.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, meeting the dietetic didactic requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Acute care clinical experience.
• Working knowledge of HealthTouch or similar electronic nutrition Kardex and EPIC.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• National registration and pertinent continuing education credits maintained annually.

Minimum rate of $83,782.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.