Dietitian - Part Time - Day

Join to apply for the Dietitian - Part Time - Day role at Hackensack Meridian Health Come join our amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, scheduling flexibility, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more! Description 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 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 will be assigned to specific in- and out-patient care areas to provide nutritional services in accordance with established standards and regulations. This position involves managing diet offices, supervising nutrition assistants, and providing patient-centered nutritional care. Responsibilities Identify patient needs and modify care accordingly, considering age, culture, language, and impairments. Assess patients' nutritional status and ensure adequate nutrition. Review medical records for relevant information. Interview patients and/or caregivers for nutritional assessment. Develop, document, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans. Counsel patients and families on nutritional principles and plans. Develop and evaluate educational programs for patients and staff. Interpret physicians' diet orders and initiate diet plans. Write specific diet orders upon receiving RDN privileges. Maintain competency and quarterly requirements for order writing privileges. Collaborate with healthcare team members on nutritional care. Coordinate with nutrition assistants regarding patient menus. Evaluate food distribution for quality and compliance. Participate in research and data collection projects. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, meeting dietetic didactic requirements. Excellent communication skills. Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office or Google Suite. Preferred Qualifications Clinical experience in acute care. Knowledge of HealthTouch or EPIC electronic nutrition systems. Licenses and Certifications National registration and ongoing continuing education credits. Additional Details Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Part-time Job function: Healthcare Provider Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health