Clinical Registered Dietitian
About The Position
Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals. Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare. Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the-art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first. As a Clinical Dietitian you will be responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients. Assessing the nutritional needs of patients; providing quality nutritional care and monitoring response to nutrition therapy as appropriate to age-specific nutrition. Ensures that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times Provides clinical nutrition assessment and documentation for general medical and surgical oncology, bariatric/weight management and critical care Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families. Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the Food & Nutrition Department, its programs and activities Assists Food & Nutrition team members in use of departmental policies and procedures Provides written/oral reports to the Administrator or required concerning the operations of the Food & Nutrition Department Manages and improves policies, procedures, and programs to assure compliance with regulatory requirements by making oral/written recommendations to the Clinical Nutrition Manager Develops and participates in educational sessions for team members to increase knowledge of staff and improve resident care for the Food & Nutrition Department Reviews appropriate web sites, publications and other educational materials to ensure that the standards of practice are being achieved Monitors food temperature and taste through the use of Test Trays, Meal Evaluations and review of Food Temperature Logs Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science or closely related field
- Up to 1 yr of post degree course work and/or internship with no previous external experience required
- Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registration with American Dietetic Association required at time of hire
- AHA BLS Provider Certification required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment or programs used in the organization, knowlegdge of MediTech a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.
Responsibilities
- Providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients.
- Assessing the nutritional needs of patients; providing quality nutritional care and monitoring response to nutrition therapy as appropriate to age-specific nutrition.
- Ensures that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times
- Provides clinical nutrition assessment and documentation for general medical and surgical oncology, bariatric/weight management and critical care
- Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.
- Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines
- Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the Food & Nutrition Department, its programs and activities
- Assists Food & Nutrition team members in use of departmental policies and procedures
- Provides written/oral reports to the Administrator or required concerning the operations of the Food & Nutrition Department
- Manages and improves policies, procedures, and programs to assure compliance with regulatory requirements by making oral/written recommendations to the Clinical Nutrition Manager
- Develops and participates in educational sessions for team members to increase knowledge of staff and improve resident care for the Food & Nutrition Department
- Reviews appropriate web sites, publications and other educational materials to ensure that the standards of practice are being achieved
- Monitors food temperature and taste through the use of Test Trays, Meal Evaluations and review of Food Temperature Logs
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K, Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
- Employee wellness programs and resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
