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Hackettstown, New Jersey

Dietitian-Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center-Per Diem

DietitianNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$34.82-$61.26/hr

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Job Description

Performs the clinical nutrition activities of the patient care areas to ensure optimal nutritional care and education of patients in accordance with established standards of care, compliance with The Joint Commission, state standards, and other regulatory requirements. Supports medical and nursing staff to optimize nutrition care through evidence-based practices. For this specific role, the ideal candidate must have their CNSC credential.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Assess the nutrition status of patients on appropriate biochemical, anthropometric, physical and dietary data.

2. Performs nutrition counseling and education to patients and/or family members.

3. Maintains quality assurance and evaluates compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines.

4. Develops and participates in educational sessions for staff to increase nutritional knowledge and improve patient care.

5. Maintains accurate records to meet regulatory agency guidelines and assists in statistical analysis of data and action plans for performance improvement initiatives.

6. Participated in the efforts of department PI projects and clinical nutrition programs

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

2. Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

3. CNSC Credential

Preferred

1. Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

2. 2-3 years of experience in acute care clinical nutrition or relevant area.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care

include:

  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
  • Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
  • Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey.

From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy.

Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care.

In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System offers outpatient nutrition services designed to help patients achieve a healthy, satisfying, and sustainable way of eating that fits individual lifestyles and food preferences.

Our teams of registered dietitians are experts in medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, preventative medicine, behavioral change strategies, adult and child weight management, integrative medicine and mindfulness training, and the latest nutrition research.

With the aid of these tactics, they provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for patients looking to manage an existing condition or those who want to be proactive about their health.

Key Responsibilities

Performs clinical nutrition activities to ensure optimal patient care and education in accordance with regulatory standards. Supports medical and nursing staff through evidence-based practices and participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentEvidence-based practiceRegulatory compliance

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 30% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$80k (61 salary observations; 208 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,700 salary observations; 8,904 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$72k–$127kClinical Nutrition median $89k (middle half $81k–$92k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New Jersey vs national$80k median in New Jersey$78k nationally (+3%)61 state / 1,700 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in New Jersey68 active3,120 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 30% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Dietitian listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment3,305 active listings, Oct 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend−2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Atlantic Health System#2 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian-Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center-Per Diem at Atlantic Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 26 employers
9
<$90k
12
$90k-105k
3
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 26 employers
Sign-on bonus
55%
401k / retirement match
55% this job
CME allowance
37%
PSLF eligible
5%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Dietitian-Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center-Per DiemPer Diem

Atlantic Health System · Morristown, New Jersey

$34.82-$61.26/hr
#2

Dietitian-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Per DiemPer Diem

Atlantic Health System · Pompton Plains, New Jersey

$34.82-$61.26/hr
#3

Independent Contractor Registered Dietitian

$50-$60/hr
#4

Independent Contractor Registered Dietitian

$50-$60/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,106 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Atlantic Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Morristown, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare

Living in Hackettstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Median resident rent
$1,469/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.