Pediatric Registered Dietitian - Per Diem, Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Dietitians department in Union, NJ. The role involves delivering evidence-based nutrition care across diverse patient populations as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

The successful candidate will use the Nutrition Care Process to develop individualized care plans, perform clinical assessments, and provide education to patients and families in a per diem, day-shift capacity at the Children’s Specialized Hospital site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• AHA/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Nutrition Care Process to deliver nutrition care across patient populations.
• Complete clinical nutrition assessments, physical assessments, and customized care plans.
• Identify risk factors such as protein-calorie malnutrition and develop diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculate complex nutrient intakes and formulas for patient support.
• Document assessment data, diagnoses, and progress in the EMR.
• Provide nutrition counseling considering cultural, ethnic, and religious factors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor Dietetic Students.
• Precept and orient new team members.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Nutrition calculations

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Tools

EMR

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Dietitians department in Union, NJ. The role involves delivering evidence-based nutrition care across diverse patient populations as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

The successful candidate will use the Nutrition Care Process to develop individualized care plans, perform clinical assessments, and provide education to patients and families in a per diem, day-shift capacity at the Children’s Specialized Hospital site.