Dietitian, Nutrition Support - Full Time - Day

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Dietitian, Nutrition Support to deliver medical nutrition therapy across age groups and to document plans within the EMR. You will counsel inpatients and outpatients on nutritional needs, supporting critical care patients with evidence-based care.

Required are a bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field and at least two years of critical care clinical experience, with Master’s preferred.

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

• 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 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.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Critical care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (preferred)

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.

Minimum rate of $79,601.60 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.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.