Lead Registered Dietitian - Full Time - Day

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian to develop and promote evidence-based nutrition care across acute and outpatient settings in New Jersey. The role supports the Clinical Nutrition Manager, leads team members, provides education, and participates in performance improvement initiatives to advance patient care.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years of RD experience, a BS in Nutrition, and strong communication and supervisory skills with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Dietitian required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to supervise staff.
• Detail-oriented with robust planning and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and promote nutrition care across acute and outpatient settings.
• Support the Clinical Nutrition Manager in achieving team goals and quality of care.
• Lead education and competency training for the clinical nutrition team.
• Complete scheduling and supervise RDNs in the absence of the CNM.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and regulatory surveys.
• Collaborate with the health care team to deliver evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Nutrition care planning

Data analysis

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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.

The Lead Registered Dietician develops, implements and promotes quality, evidence-based nutrition care to meet the needs of the patients in the acute care setting and in the out-patient setting as assigned. Supports organization, facility and department initiatives and team goals to maintain quality of care for in-patients and out-patients. Supports the Clinical Nutrition Manager in meeting the Clinical Team goal of providing evidence-based nutrition care. Supports community events to promote health and improve the nutrition status of the communities served by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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

• Communicates department/team goals, safety standards, policies and clinical practice standards to the Clinical Nutrition Team. Assesses compliance to regulatory guidelines and department standards.


• Conducts medical record reviews for clinical nutrition team members as assigned.


• Communicates educational programming and competency training program for the clinical nutrition team to meet the goals of the department and patient care needs of the facility. Maintains team member records of training programs completed.


• Assists with on-boarding new team members. Coaches, trains, and develops clinical nutrition team member(s) as assigned.


• Completes daily scheduling/assignments of tasks and supervises RDN`s in absence of the Clinical Nutrition Manager.


• Participates in the implementation of performance improvement initiatives / team projects of the Clinical Nutrition Team. Tracks team progress and ensures completion.


• Assists in regulatory surveys and leads surveys for the Clinical area in the absence of the CNM.


• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.


• Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to develop, implement, and monitor evidence based medical nutrition therapy interventions for patients as assigned.


• Obtains appropriate data, analyzes and interprets data utilizing evidence-based guidelines, develops and implements evidence-based nutrition interventions and care plans, and monitors the progress of nutrition interventions by evaluating patient outcomes.


• Provides nutrition education and/or counseling as appropriate.


• Actively participates as a member of the health care team caring for the patient.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Dietitian required


• Performs work with minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group.


• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field required


• Research, planning and interpersonal skills.


• Detail and customer/client oriented.


• Leadership skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient computer skills that include but is not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• 4 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred


• Knowledge of specialty area preferred

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.