**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. The Dietitian is 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** A day in the life of a Dietitian at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: + 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: + Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 60 days of entering position. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! **Job ID** _2025-160623_ **Department** _PA-FOOD & NUTRN SVC_ **Site** _Raritan Bay Medical Center_ **Job Location** _US-NJ-Perth Amboy_ **Position Type** _Full Time with Benefits_ **Standard Hours Per Week** _40_ **Shift** _Day_ **Shift Hours** _Day_ **Weekend Work** _Every Fourth Weekend_ **On Call Work** _No On-Call Required_ **Holiday Work** _Two of 6_