What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian - Full Time - Day position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
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 Dietitian is responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and residents. Implements business practices in order to uphold hospital mission and values.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Dietitian at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Directs dietary care of patients with basic nutrition needs including screening, assessment and care planning to ensure patient dietary needs and patient satisfaction levels are met.
- Educates medical staff and counsels patients and their families on proper nutritional care.
- Manages and promotes food and nutrition programs according to Hackensack Meridian Health standards and policies.
- Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, nutrition care, special diets and menu requests.
- Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice.
- Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Hackensack Meridian Health policies and procedures (e.g. HIPAA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel).
- Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to other departments.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelors degree
- Entry level experience
- PC skills and its applicable applications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Acute care clinical or related experience
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 60 days of entering position.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.
