Registered Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Matheny Medical and Educational Center seeks a Registered Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and monitor care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a person-centered setting.

You will educate patients, families, and staff, support quality improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to a respectful, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• RDN credential required and active licensure.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and MNT preferred.
• Strong counseling and education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments for patients with complex medical needs
• Develop and update individualized care plans
• Manage enteral and specialized therapeutic diets with medical staff
• Educate patients, families, and staff on nutrition interventions
• Document assessments and outcomes in EMR per standards
• Participate in quality improvement and policy development

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education & counseling

EMR documentation

Enteral nutrition management

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

State dietitian license or eligibility

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Dietetics

Tools

EMR systems

Nutrition software

Job description

Matheny Medical and Educational Center seeks a Registered Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities. In our inclusive, person-centered setting, you will assess nutritional needs, develop and monitor individualized care plans, manage enteral feeding and therapeutic diets, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will educate patients, families, and staff, support quality improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to a respectful, growth-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients with complex medical and developmental needs
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized nutrition care plans
• Manage and monitor enteral and specialized therapeutic diets in collaboration with medical staff
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education on nutrition interventions and goals
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, physicians, therapy, education) to coordinate care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EMR per regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement, menu review, and policy development for nutrition services
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards related to nutrition care
• Medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
• Clinical nutrition assessment
• Care planning & documentation
• Enteral & parenteral nutrition support
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE)
• Therapeutic diets & menu planning
• Patient & family education
• Regulatory & JCAHO/DOH compliance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• State dietitian/nutritionist license (or eligibility)
• Clinical experience with developmental disabilities preferred
• ServSafe or food safety certification a plus
• CPR/BLS certification preferred