Clinical Dietitian: Personalized Nutrition in Rehab

Allaire Health Services; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Park Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC seeks a Registered Dietitian to develop personalized nutrition plans for patients and residents. You will assess nutritional needs, address deficiencies, and educate patients and families on healthy eating as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy in documentation, and participation in quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction across rehabilitation and long-term care services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs)
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized nutrition plans for patients and residents
• Conduct nutrition assessments and identify and address nutritional deficiencies
• Provide education to patients and families on nutrition and healthy eating habits
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition plans and make adjustments as necessary
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient nutrition care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Elizabeth Park Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC seeks a Registered Dietitian to develop personalized nutrition plans for patients and residents. You will assess nutritional needs, address deficiencies, and educate patients and families on healthy eating as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy in documentation, and participation in quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction across rehabilitation and long-term care services.