Per Diem RD: Post-ICU Nutrition & Impact

Select Medical; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Rochelle Park, NJ. This per diem/PRN role offers weekend and weekday hours with pay at $42 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The position involves delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy, collaborating with the care team, and monitoring patient progress across enteral/parenteral nutrition plans. A strong nutrition background and active licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition related field.
• Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutritional care to patients, including development, implementation and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapies.
• Collaborate with medical staff, patients, families and food service to ensure nutrition plans are implemented and standards met.
• Perform nutritional assessments and re-assessments, set goals and monitor patient progress.
• Develop and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens.
• Work with Speech Therapy to progress textured modified diets for patient safety and intake.
• Review orders to ensure nutrition support aligns with formulary and diet manual.
• Consider religious, cultural and ethnic factors when creating nutrition care plans.
• Maintain professional registration requirements and pursue ongoing education.

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Rochelle Park, NJ. This per diem/PRN role offers weekend and weekday hours with pay at $42 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The position involves delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy, collaborating with the care team, and monitoring patient progress across enteral/parenteral nutrition plans. A strong nutrition background and active licensure are required.