Dietician Registered

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 73,427 - 94,938; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care across patient populations using the Nutrition Care Process and evidence-based guidelines.

You will conduct clinical assessments, develop care plans, and calculate complex nutrition formulas, documenting progress in the EMR while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and mentoring Dietetic Students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics is required.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or pass the RD exam within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and EMR proficiency; ability to calculate complex nutritional formulas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process and Evidence-Based Guidelines.
• Complete clinical nutrition assessments, physical assessments, and care plans.
• Identify risk factors such as Protein Calorie Malnutrition and develop diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculate complex nutrient intakes, enteral tube feeding formulas, and parenteral nutrition formulas.
• Document assessment data, diagnoses, care plans, and progress in the EMR.
• Provide nutrition counseling considering cultural, ethnic, and religious factors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor Dietetic Students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

Nutritional calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Required Education: Minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s 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 interpersonal communication skills, proficiency with electronic patient medical records, and ability to calculate complex nutritional formulas.

Position details

Pay Range: $73,427.36 - $94,938.48 per year

Location: 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer