Dietician Registered

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Registered Dietitian to join RWJUH Rahway Hospital in the Dietetic department. You will deliver nutrition care, assess patients, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform clinical nutrition assessments, calculate complex formulas, document in the EMR, and educate patients and families while respecting cultural differences. The role includes mentoring students and supporting staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential or must pass within 90 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal communication, EMR proficiency, and nutritional calculations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process across patient populations.
• Complete clinical nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Identify nutrition risk factors and create targeted diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculate enteral and parenteral nutrition formulas to support patients.
• Document assessment data and care plans in the EMR efficiently.
• Provide education to patients and families considering cultural and religious factors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor Dietetic Students.
• Support orientation of new team members and act as a preceptor.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

Nutrition calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Title: Dietician Registered

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000264504

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $35.30 - $45.64 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.