Registered Dietitian

HiredFirst; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Lodi, New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients' nutrition needs and create individualized plans. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition, with a Master's required for future eligibility. Registered Dietitian certification within six months post-residency is also essential. The Clinical Dietitian will educate patients and collaborate with a healthcare team to ensure compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition is required.
• Master's degree is required if eligibility began on/after 1/1/24.
• Registered Dietitian certification required within 6 months of residency completion.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patients for nutritional risk and needs.
• Develop and manage individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and monitor outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Document care and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards and policies.

Skills

Assessment of nutritional risk

Individualized nutrition care planning

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Compliance with clinical standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition

Master’s Degree

Job description

Schedule

Day Shift (8-hour shifts)

Scheduled between 3:30 AM – 8:15 PM

No call | No float

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Assess and reassess patients for nutritional risk and needs

Develop and manage individualized nutrition care plans

Provide medical nutrition therapy and monitor outcomes

Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff

Document care and coordinate with interdisciplinary team

Ensure compliance with clinical standards and policies

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required)

Master’s Degree (Required if eligibility began on/after 1/1/24)

Certifications/Licensure:

Registered Dietitian (RD) – Required (within 6 months of residency completion)

Experience:

Clinical Dietitian experience – Preferred