Dietitian - Per Diem - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves developing and communicating individualized nutrition plans, documenting in the EMR, and counseling patients on nutrition needs.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in Nutrition, completed dietetic internship hours, and be on track for RD certification within 6 months of hire. Hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field from an approved college.
• Completion of supervised practice hours in dietetic internship.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

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 department policy.
• 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.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Completion of supervised practice hours in dietetic internship

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

Foodservice System Applications

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 policy. 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field from an approved college.
• Completion of supervised practice hours in dietetic internship.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Experience with current Electronic Medical Records System.
• Experience with Foodservice System Applications.
• Minimum of 1 year hospital experience as clinical dietitian in an Acute Care Facility.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Registration with CDR for Registered Dietitian certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Licensure or Certification as required by local state regulations.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!