Dietitian-Per Diem-Day

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Old Bridge
Posted on: November 7, 2024

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."Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!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

• 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:
      • Credentialed Professional (Registered Dietitian) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within 60 days of hire
        
        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.

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