Dietician Registered

RWJBarnabas Health

New Brunswick (NJ)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Dietitian Registered for the Main Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition care and interdisciplinary teamwork to support patient recovery and long-term health.

The position requires RD credentials or successful RD exam progress within 90 days, a Bachelor's in Dietetics, and strong EMR skills. It offers day-shift, salaried employment with competitive benefits and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics.
Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or pass the RD exam within ninety (90) days of hire.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, proficiency with electronic patient medical records, and ability to calculate complex nutritional formulas.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process across diverse patient populations.
Perform clinical nutrition assessments, physical assessments, and develop individualized care plans.
Identify risk factors (e.g., Protein Calorie Malnutrition) and create targeted nutrition diagnoses and interventions.
Calculate nutrition needs, enteral and parenteral formulas to support patient care.
Document assessment data, diagnoses, care plans, and progress in the EMR.
Provide tailored nutrition counseling considering cultural and religious factors.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and guide kitchen staff to maintain seamless operations.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for Dietetic Students and new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

Nutrition calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Tools

Nutrition Care Process

RD exam preparation

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

Req #: 0000263751

Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Dietary-Management

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

Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Dietician Registered

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000263751

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 the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or successfully pass the Registration Examination within ninety (90) days of hire.
Core Competencies: Strong baseline of interpersonal communication skills, proficiency with electronic patient medical records, and ability to calculate complex nutritional formulas.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.