Registered Dietitian - Full Time - Day

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to develop and promote quality, evidence-based nutrition care for patients in both acute and outpatient settings.

You will implement nutrition care plans, collaborate with the healthcare team, and contribute to patient education and community health initiatives as part of our mission to advance health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist license must be obtained within 60 days of start.
• Experience delivering medical nutrition therapy in acute care and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based medical nutrition therapy interventions for patients as assigned.
• Obtains data, analyzes and interprets data using evidence-based guidelines, develops and implements nutrition interventions and care plans, and monitors patient outcomes.
• Provides nutrition education and/or counseling as appropriate.
• Actively participates as a member of the health care team caring for the patient.
• Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

NCP knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field

RD/Nutritionist licensure within 60 days of start

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.

The 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 facility and department initiatives to maintain quality of care for in-patients and out-patients. Supports community events to promote health and improve the nutrition status of the communities served by Hackensack Meridian Health.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field required

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 60 days of entering position.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $79,601.60 Annually

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.