Dietitian - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health • Perth Amboy, NJ

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About The Position

The Dietitian provides basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and residents and implements business practices that uphold the hospital’s mission and values. The role includes directing dietary care for patients with basic nutrition needs, counseling patients and families, and supporting medical staff with nutrition education. The Dietitian promotes food and nutrition programs in accordance with Hackensack Meridian Health standards and policies, and collaborates with culinary and clinical departments on nutrition care, special diets, and menu requests. The position also involves staying current with nutrition-related research and standards, resolving and escalating issues, maintaining regulatory and organizational compliance, and supporting quality improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Entry-level experience.
• PC skills and knowledge of applicable applications.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential within 60 days of entering the position.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care clinical or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct dietary care for patients with basic nutrition needs, including screening, assessment, and care planning to meet dietary needs and patient satisfaction goals.
• Educate medical staff and counsel patients and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Manage and promote food and nutrition programs according to Hackensack Meridian Health standards and policies.
• Collaborate and communicate with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, nutrition care, special diets, and menu requests.
• Stay current with nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice.
• Identify potential problems and inform the manager about the status of their resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Hackensack Meridian Health policies and procedures, including privacy, quality assurance, safety, operations, and personnel requirements.
• Establish operating standards, implement quality improvements, and communicate them to other departments.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Adhere to Hackensack Meridian Health organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level