Dietician Registered

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutritional care within the Dietary Management department at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. The role emphasizes Nutrition Care Process, individualized care plans, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote healing.

You will assess, design care plans, determine nutrition interventions, document in EMR, and serve as a preceptor for dietetic students, with opportunities for education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics is required.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Must have CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist).
• 2 years in clinical dietetics in acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process across patient populations.
• Complete clinical nutrition assessments and create care plans.
• Identify risk factors and develop nutrition diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculate enteral and parenteral nutrition formulas.
• Document data and progress in the EMR.
• Provide nutrition counseling considering cultural and religious factors.
• Precept and mentor dietetic students and support orientation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

Nutrition formulas calculation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Tools

EMR systems

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 the Commission on Dietic Registration or American Dietic Association.
• 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)

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

• 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 such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer