Dietitian, Nutrition Support - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in Edison, NJ is seeking a qualified Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients across various age groups. This role includes developing nutritional plans and counseling both inpatients and outpatients to meet their dietary needs.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in critical care settings. A Registered Dietician License is also required, along with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field from an approved college.
• At least 2 years of critical care clinical experience.
• Registered Dietician License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients of different age groups.
• Develops and communicates the patient's nutritional plan of care.
• Counsels inpatients and outpatients on their nutritional needs.

Skills

Critical care clinical experience

Computer Literacy

Nutritional management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

MyDining

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.

Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients of different age groups using appropriate standards, validated assessment tools and evidence-based standards of practice in accordance with the department's policies. Develops, implements and communicates the patient's nutritional plan of care which are documented in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). Provides counseling to inpatients and outpatients on their nutritional needs. The Dietitian, Nutrition Support is responsible for the nutritional management of critical care patients. This position is assigned to any critical care unit to provide nutritional services compatible with established standards of practice and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field from an approved college.
• At least 2 years of critical care clinical experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics related field is strongly encouraged.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment; working knowledge of MyDining and EPIC.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Registered Dietician License.
• National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (CNSC) within one year of hire; Certification renewals within one year of expiration date.