PD Dietician Registered

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 48,629 - 62,873; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts through partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a dedicated Per Diem Registered Dietitian at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. In this pivotal role, you will deliver clinical nutrition services, design care plans, and educate patients. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and a Registered Dietitian credential, paired with strong communication skills and experience.

This position offers competitive pay, flexible work hours, and various benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with medical teams.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assess patients' needs.
• Collaborate with medical teams to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on medical nutrition therapy.
• Document clinical data and care plans confidentially.
• Conduct rounds to assess patient satisfaction and dietary needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical prioritization

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Title: PD Dietician Registered

Location: Community Medical Center, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Department: Dietary‑Management

Shift: Day

Employment Type: Per Diem Hourly

Pay Range: $35.30 - $45.64 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Overview

Join the dedicated healthcare team at Community Medical Center as a Per Diem Registered Dietitian in our Dietary Management department. In this vital role, you will deliver optimal clinical nutrition services, design specialized care plans, and provide impactful nutrition education to patients, families, and the local community. This position offers a rewarding opportunity for a collaborative clinician committed to continuous service improvement, patient satisfaction, and professional growth within an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or an advanced degree with major studies in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Registered Dietitian (RD) credential accredited through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Strong baseline of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Demonstrated capability in independent time management, clinical prioritization, and organizing tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Prior clinical experience conducting nutrition assessments and managing therapeutic care plans within an acute care hospital environment.
• Experience leading interactive group nutrition education programs, community health fairs, or speaking engagements.
• Proficiency in navigating electronic health records for medical documentation and tracking patient outcomes.

Scheduling Requirements

Status: Per Diem (PD) Day

Essential Functions

• Clinical Assessments & Care Plans: Reviews medical records, assesses complex patient needs, and implements appropriate, individualized nutrition care plans to provide optimal care in a timely manner.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Confers and collaborates fluidly with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services to coordinate total patient care and actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
• Patient & Family Education: Identifies specific patient learning needs and instructs patients, families, and caretakers on appropriate medical nutritional therapy following departmental policy.
• Medical Documentation: Records and documents all pertinent clinical data, therapeutic recommendations, and modified care plans in the patient medical record in a timely, highly confidential manner.
• Quality & Satisfaction Tracking: Consistently conducts meal rounds on assigned floors to directly assess patient satisfaction, communicates dietary needs to the diet office, and supports departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Community Outreach: Helps plan, develop, and execute strategic nutrition projects for the local community through services such as health fairs, educational classes, and speaking engagements.
• Operational Compliance: Coordinates daily patient care assignments effectively, ensures batch charge entries coincide with daily work logs, and strictly complies with all outside regulatory requirements.
• Staff Mentorship: Conducts targeted in‑service training sessions and educational consultations for hospital personnel and fellow departments when necessary to maintain staff clinical competencies.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer