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Hackensack Meridian Health is Hiring a Dietitian Near Ocean Grove, NJ

Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The Dietician role serves as a liaison between the patient, nursing and medical staff and the Food and Nutrition Department, regarding optimal nutrition care for the patient. S/he assesses the nutritional needs, develop individualized dietary plans, provides dietary counseling for residents/ patients as well as participates in in-service education for dietary employees to assure high quality meal service.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Dietitian at Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing and Rehab facilities includes:

  • Provide nutritional counseling to patient/family in their homes as prescribed by a physician. Assure that timeliness of initial assessment meets department guidelines and medical record review indicates that the medical nutrition therapy provided is appropriate to the patient’s condition/diagnosis. Assure that consults are completed by the department timeframe.
  • Develop, implement and promote a quality medical nutrition therapy based on patient needs. Assure that nutrition assessments, reassessments and care plans are completed to meet each patient’s identified needs. Evaluate the appropriateness of diet prescriptions and recommend and implement changes when necessary.
  • Communicate with case manager on patient progress and needs. Participate in care plan management.
  • Collaborate with patient care staff/team members to address continuum of care needs for each patient as necessary, prior to discharge.
  • Provide nutrition education/counseling to patients and/or family members in an effective and professional manner. Incorporate each patient’s readiness to learn and their educational needs into the nutrition assessment as necessary.
  • Measure and document comprehension/ understanding of medical nutrition therapy principles. 
  • Provide educational materials to patient/family that are appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.
  • Assure that medical nutrition therapy documentation is in keeping with departmental guidelines in 100% of the medical records reviewed. Assure documentation is completed in a timely manner.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH’s Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  • Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
    • Contacts: Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • One (1) Year Experience

 Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:

  • Prior experience in Food Service 
  • High School diploma or equivalent

Required Certification/Licensing:

  • Credentialed / Awarded by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) by Successfully Passing a Registration Examination

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

POST DATE

07/23/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

12/12/2022

WEBSITE

hackensackmeridianhealth.org

HEADQUARTERS

OAKHURST, NJ

SIZE

50 - 100

FOUNDED

2016

CEO

ROSE F HAYET MD

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Ambulatory Healthcare Services

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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties, which includes three academic medical centers Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, JFK Medical Center in Edison; two childrens hospitals - Joseph M. Sanzari Childrens Hospital in Hacke...nsack, K. Hovnanian Childrens Hospital in Neptune; nine community hospitals Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin; a behavioral health hospital Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead; and two rehabilitation hospitals - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison and Shore Rehabilitation Institute in Brick. Additionally, the network has more than 500 patient care locations throughout the state which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers and physician practice locations. Hackensack Meridian Health has more than 35,000 team members, and 7,000 physicians and is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy, committed to the health and well-being of the communities it serves. More
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