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 moreThe Nutrition Support Dietitian is responsible for the nutritional management of critical care patients. This position is assigned to any ICU or critical care unit to provide nutritional services compatible with established standards of practice and incompliance with state and federal regulations.Responsibilities
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Obtains and interprets nutritionally related information in terms of patient needs, utilizing knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients over the age span from neonates to geriatrics.
Instructs patients / significant others on TPN, PNN, external feedings, and other therapeutic diets as prescribed by the physician / team and provides follow-ups as needed.
Documents pertinent nutrition information in patients' medical charts
Writes orders for TP and all additives.
Trains physician and patient care personnel.
Assists with the management of diet offices and coordinates with appropriate personnel.
Performs work related functions in an environment that could result in exposure to infectious patients, materials and hazardous substances.
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
QualificationsEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
BS degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited institution meeting the didactic requirements of the AND.
At least 3 years of acute care clinical experience.
Computer Literacy.
Registration with the AND.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Computer proficiency in a Windows environment; working knowledge of CBORD and IDX Lastword.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Registered Dietician License.
National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (CNSC, CMN) within one year of hire.
Department NFM ClinicalSite Hackensack University Med CntrJob Location US-NJ-HackensackPosition Type Full Time with BenefitsStandard Hours Per Week 40Shift DayShift Hours DayWeekend Work Weekends as NeededOn Call Work No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work As Needed