Nutritionist

St. Joseph's Health

Paterson (NJ)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

403b retirement plan options with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance Options

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Paterson, NJ, seeks a Registered Dietitian to assess the nutritional needs of patients and monitor their response to nutritional therapy. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science and a Registered Dietitian license. Successful candidates will demonstrate analytical skills and the ability to educate patients. This full-time position offers robust benefits, supportive work conditions, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts in Nutritional Science.
Registered Dietitian license or Registered Dietitian-Eligible required.
Analytical ability to summarize information and solve problems.
Ability to counsel and educate patients and their families; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assess the nutritional needs of patients.
Provide quality nutritional care and monitor response to therapy.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Counseling and education

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science or related field

Post-degree coursework/internship

Registered Dietitian license or RD-Eligible

Job description

Assess the nutritional needs of patients; provide quality nutritional care and monitor response to nutrition therapy as appropriate to the age of the population served (i.e. child, adolescent, adult and geriatric)

Qualifications

Work requires knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science or closely related field and up to 1 yr of post degree course work and/or internship & no previous experience, 3-6 months of on job training/orientation. Registered Dietitian license or Registered Dietitian-Eligible (RDE) required. RDE must pass registration exam within 6 months of hire. Work requires the analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems OR design relatively complex systems and programs. Work requires the ability to counsel and educate patients and their families, assign and follow up on the work of other employees, or perform other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
403b retirement plan options with company match**
Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
PTO, and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
LTD : Long Term Disability
Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

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