Dietician Registered (Eating Disorder Unit), Per Diem, Somerville, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified Per Diem Registered Dietitian in Somerville, NJ. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, assessing nutritional needs, and providing education to patients. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and offers a flexible per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide medical nutritional therapy.
• Assesses nutritional needs and develops care plans for patients.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and families.

Skills

Nutrition

Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified Per Diem Registered Dietitian in Somerville, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or equivalent

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Nutrition or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
• Newly credentialed dietitians will be considered

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift (every 4th weekend and some weekdays as needed)
• Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide medical nutritional therapy.
• Identifies patients at high nutritional risk based on hospital criteria.
• Assesses nutritional needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease-specific needs.
• Develops and implements nutrition care plans for assigned patients.
• Ensures continuity of care across all phases of treatment.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of nutritional therapy.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and families.
• Manages nutrition care services within the assigned area.
• Participates in performance improvement and research activities.
• Supervises dietetic technicians and mentors interns/students.
• Maintains professional development and competency.

Other Duties:

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Why Choose RWJBarnabas Health:

We are a premier health care provider committed to high-quality, patient-centered, academic medicine in an equitable environment. We strive to improve community health and provide educational and career opportunities across New Jersey.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.