Inpatient Dietitian (PRN, Weekend) - $45/hr

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Orientation program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ seeks a Registered Dietitian for a Per Diem (PRN) role at the inpatient hospital. The dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with medical staff to support patient nutrition care.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, developing care plans, enteral/parenteral nutrition support, and coordinating with speech therapy to optimize oral intake.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients and monitor progress.
• Develop and adjust nutrition care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with medical staff, speech therapy, and food service to implement plans.
• Assess nutritional needs, including enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Educate staff and educate patients/families on nutrition plans and changes.

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ seeks a Registered Dietitian for a Per Diem (PRN) role at the inpatient hospital. The dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with medical staff to support patient nutrition care.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, developing care plans, enteral/parenteral nutrition support, and coordinating with speech therapy to optimize oral intake.