Dietitian, Nutrition Support - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy across critical care units and to develop, implement, and communicate nutrition plans documented in the EMR. Counseling inpatients and outpatients on nutritional needs is required, with responsibilities across TPN/PPN and related therapies.

The role emphasizes adherence to evidence-based standards, collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and other staff, and ensuring compliance with state and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient population needs and delivers care tailored to age, culture, language and ability.
• Obtains and interprets nutritionally related information for patient needs across age groups.
• Instructs on TPN, PPN, external feedings and other therapeutic diets as prescribed and follows up as needed.
• Documents pertinent nutrition information in the EMR.
• Writes orders for TPN and additives.
• Collaborates on nutrition support education and training for staff.
• Audits TPN prescriptions monthly for accuracy.
• Performs duties with exposure to infectious materials and hazardous substances.
• Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Critical care experience

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (preferred)

Registered Dietitian License

CNSC certification within 1 year

Tools

EPIC

MyDining

Windows environment

Job description

Description

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

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 is 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.

Responsibilties

• 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.).
• Obtains and interprets nutritionally related information in terms of patient needs, utilizing knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients over the age span from neonates to geriatrics.
• Instructs patients / significant others on TPN, PPN, external feedings, and other therapeutic diets as prescribed by the physician / team and provides follow-ups as needed.
• Documents pertinent nutrition information in patients' medical charts.
• Writes orders for TPN and all additives.
• Creates and collaborates on nutrition support education, training, presentations, competencies for registered dietitians, physicians, pharmacy and other patient care personnel.
• Audits TPN prescriptions monthly for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Performs work related functions in an environment that could result in exposure to infectious patients, materials and hazardous substances.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Job Duties

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. Minimum rate of $79,601.60 Annually