Senior Dietitian - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Senior Dietitian to support both the main hospital and Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) units. The role ensures quality and regulatory compliance by assisting with quarterly clinical chart audits and serves as the clinical point person for the diet office.

You will train new Registered Dietitians and perform medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as assigned on patient units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field as required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical dietetics experience.
• Current Registered Dietitian License is required.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Specialty certifications (e.g., CNSC, CDCES) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs as Senior Dietitian for both main hospital and JRI units.
• Ensures quality and regulatory compliance by assisting with quarterly chart audits.
• Acts as clinical point person for the diet office and trains new RDs.
• Performs medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as assigned on patient units.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition related field

Minimum of 5 years clinical experience

Masters Degree preferred

Registered Dietician License

One specialty certification (CNSC, CDCES, CSO, CSOWM, CSR, CSP, CSG)

Tools

Computer skills

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.

Performs as Senior Dietitian for both main hospital and Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) units. Ensures quality and compliance with regulatory agencies by assisting with quarterly clinical chart audits. Acts as a clinical point person for diet office, and training new Registered Dietitians. Performs medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as assigned on patient units.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must have Bachelors Degree in nutrition related field.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
• Computer skills required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Masters Degree preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Registered Dietician License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• One specialty certification, including but not limited to CNSC, CDCES, CSO, CSOWM, CSR, CSP, CSG