Clinical Dietitian - Adult & Geriatric Nutrition

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexing

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess and intervene with adult and geriatric clients for nutritional risk and education in alignment with state codes and institutional policy.

The role emphasizes nutrition assessments, documentation, care coordination, interdisciplinary participation, patient education, and ongoing professional development within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or a related field plus registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessments in the time frame consistent with the NJ State Health Code and policy; triages clients for level of care and follow-up.
• Documents all nutritional care in the medical chart using SOAP format.
• Evaluates and monitors progress and coordinates with primary care physicians; participates in interdisciplinary conferences and discharge planning.
• Maintains 15 CEUs per year and engages in peer review and cross-training activities; develops and implements clinical research.
• Counsels patients and families on nutritional requirements for conditions like Diabetes, Heart Failure, and Obesity; creates instructional materials.
• Maintains accurate nutritional records and communicates care to physicians and during rounds.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation (SOAP)

Clinical nutrition

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or Nutrition

Job description

University Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess and intervene with adult and geriatric clients for nutritional risk and education in alignment with state codes and institutional policy.

The role emphasizes nutrition assessments, documentation, care coordination, interdisciplinary participation, patient education, and ongoing professional development within a hospital setting.