Dietician Registered

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutritional care across diverse patient populations. You will utilize the Nutrition Care Process to assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize recovery and outcomes.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, education, and mentoring Dietetic Students within a multidisciplinary environment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required by CDRE/ADA.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical dietetics experience in acute care preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nutrition care to diverse patient populations using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Perform clinical nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Identify malnutrition and develop targeted nutrition diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculate nutrient intake studies, enteral/parenteral nutrition formulas.
• Document assessment data and care plans in the EMR.
• Provide patient and family nutrition counseling considering cultural factors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor dietetic students.
• Serve as a preceptor for Dietetic Students and support staff orientation.

Job description

Job Title: Dietician Registered

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Dietary Management

Req #: 48895

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $73,400.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Registered Dietitian

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Registered Dietitians play a vital role in promoting healing and optimal health through specialized, evidence-based nutritional care. By leveraging the Nutrition Care Process, our specialists design individualized care plans that directly impact the recovery and long-term well-being of our diverse patient populations. We view our dietitians as critical members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, transforming the patient experience through clinical excellence, compassion, and education. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver nutritional care in an environment that redefines healthcare through teamwork and empathy!

A Typical Day

• Utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines to deliver comprehensive nutrition care across various patient populations.
• Completing clinical nutrition assessments, physical assessments, and customized care plans in accordance with department standards.
• Identifying clinical risk factors such as Protein Calorie Malnutrition and developing targeted nutrition diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculating complex nutrient intake studies, enteral tube feeding formulas, and parenteral nutrition formulas to ensure optimal patient support.
• Documenting comprehensive assessment data, diagnoses, care plans, and patient progress notes efficiently within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assessing educational needs and providing tailored nutrition counseling to patients and families, accounting for cultural, ethnic, and religious factors.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clinical guidance to Menu Technicians and Food Service staff to maintain seamless operations.
• Serving as a preceptor and mentor for Dietetic Students, supervising educational experiences, and supporting the orientation of new team members.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about creating a differentiated, compassionate healthcare experience through targeted medical nutrition therapy.
• You excel at problem-solving and feel confident making critical, real-time decisions to maintain high-quality nutritional care and diet office operations.
• You believe true healing is optimized through positive customer service, patient advocacy, and clear communication with families and medical staff.
• You enjoy community engagement and are eager to participate in educational programs, health fairs, staff training, and nutrition advocacy events.
• You set a high bar for yourself to maintain a clinical baseline that respects the unique growth, development, and cultural backgrounds of your patients.

To Be Considered

• Required Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics.
• Required Licensure/Credential: Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by theCommission on Dietetic Registration orAmerican DieteticAssociation.
• Core Competencies: Strong baseline of interpersonal communication skills, proficiency with electronic patient medical records, and ability to calculate complex nutritional formulas.
• 2 years in clinical dietetics in acute care preferred
• Must have CDCES(Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist)