Overview

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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

Job ID 2024-148668

Department PA-FOOD & NUTRN SVC

Site Raritan Bay Medical Center

Job Location US-NJ-Old Bridge

Position Type Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week 16

Shift Day

Shift Hours Day

Weekend Work Weekends as Needed

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work As Needed