Dietitian - Per Diem - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Dietitian Nutritionist in New Jersey to provide basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and residents. The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, culinary, and clinical teams to implement nutrition care plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

Starting at a minimum rate of $33.43 hourly, this entry-level position requires a Bachelor's degree and registration within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Entry level experience
• PC skills and its applicable applications

Responsibilities

• Directs dietary care of patients with basic nutrition needs including screening, assessment and care planning to ensure patient dietary needs and patient satisfaction levels are met.
• Educates medical staff and counsels patients and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Manages and promotes food and nutrition programs according to Hackensack Meridian Health standards and policies.
• Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, nutrition care, special diets and menu requests.
• Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standard of practice.
• Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Hackensack Meridian Health policies and procedures (e.g. HIPPA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel).
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to other departments.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Skills

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and residents. Implements business practices in order to uphold hospital mission and values.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Dietitian at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Directs dietary care of patients with basic nutrition needs including screening, assessment and care planning to ensure patient dietary needs and patient satisfaction levels are met.
• Educates medical staff and counsels patients and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Manages and promotes food and nutrition programs according to Hackensack Meridian Health standards and policies.
• Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, nutrition care, special diets and menu requests.
• Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standard of practice.
• Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Hackensack Meridian Health policies and procedures (e.g. HIPPA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel).
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to other departments.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelors degree
• Entry level experience
• PC skills and its applicable applications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Acute care clinical or related experience

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 60 days of entering position.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $33.43 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

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.