Dietitian

Prime Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our nutrition team in Newark, NJ. CMS requirements apply, and you will provide patient-centered nutritional care across inpatient services.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, coordinate implementation, educate patients and families, approve supplements, and contribute to formulary development. One year healthcare experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required (CMS requirement).
• One year healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient nutritional care.
• Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness.
• Provides nutrition education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Care plan development

Patient education

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate patient nutritional care. Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness. Provides nutrition education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)
• One year healthcare experience desirable.

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to,

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• many more voluntary benefit options

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $32.34 to $37.24. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf