Dietician Registered

RWJBarnabas Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Dietary-Management team at RWJUH Hamilton Hospital. You will deliver evidence-based nutrition care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help promote patient recovery and long-term health.

Essential duties include completing nutrition assessments, developing care plans, calculating nutrition formulas, and educating patients and families while mentoring Dietetic Students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential or must pass the RD exam within 90 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal communication, EMR proficiency, and ability to calculate complex nutritional formulas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition care using Nutrition Care Process for diverse patient populations.
• Complete clinical nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Identify risk factors (e.g., Protein Calorie Malnutrition) and develop interventions.
• Calculate enteral and parenteral nutrition formulas for patient support.
• Document assessment data, diagnoses, and plans in the EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor Dietetic Students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

Nutritional formulas

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Job description

Job Title: Dietician Registered

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000269995

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.