- Requisition # 2024-146079
- ShiftDay
- StatusFull Time with Benefits
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 EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!
Responsible for providing nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and resident primarily in the critical care units. Implements business practices in order to uphold hospital mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Directs dietary care of patients with nutrition needs including screening, assessment and care planning to ensure patient dietary needs and patient satisfaction levels are met primarily in the critical care units.
- 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, handles moderately complex issues 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. HIPPA/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
- Bachelors degree.
- Minimum 1-year clinical experience
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information that may be somewhat complex, and/or to others who may have limited knowledge of the subject in question
- PC Skills and its applicable applications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Nutrition or related field
- 2+ years of related or clinical experience
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Meets eligibility requirements for certification as a Registered Dietitian. Certification as required by local state regulations
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.
Awards We’ve Received
US News & World Report 2023
- HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #5 in NY Metro Area
US News & World Report 2023
- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ
US News & World Report 2023
- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ
2023
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for 9 HMH Institutions
Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA
- HUMC - #57
Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
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Diversity Inc. 2023
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Becker’s Hospital Review 2022
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