Registered Dietitian

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional assessments and interventions to clients across various age groups. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with primary care providers. Successful candidates will have a background in dietetics and excellent communication skills, contributing to a team-focused environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Eligibility to write and pass the registration examination within six months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and triage clients for care levels.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families.
• Formulate nutrition intervention plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics

Masters preferred

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About The Role

The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to assess and intervene with Pediatric (birth to 18 years), Adult (19-64 years) and Geriatric (65-95+ years) clients, for nutritional risk and education requirements.

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to assess and intervene with Pediatric (birth to 18 years), Adult (19-64 years) and Geriatric (65-95+ years) clients, for nutritional risk and education requirements.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Care provided is patient centered.
• Performs nutrition assessments in the time frame consistent with the N.J. State Health Code and/or policy and procedure for designated subunits, and triages clients into appropriate level of care to determine time frame for re- assessment intervention and intensity of nutritional care provided.
• Evaluates and monitors client’s progress consistent with policy and procedure and implements appropriate nutritional care collaboratively with primary care physician or designate. Attends and actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning.
• Formulates a nutrition intervention plan based on the nutrition diagnosis and its etiology that prioritizes diagnoses based on urgency, impact, and available resources; utilizes evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and other practice guidelines; coordinates care with other health care providers; and considers patients’/clients’ values and expected outcomes.
• Provides nutrition counseling and education to patients, families and caregivers, and the community using evidence- based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and too.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or a related field plus registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligibility to write and pass the registration examination within six (6) months of hire. Masters preferred.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team to prioritize patient care. Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
  
  

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
  
  

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is PS25S $ 70,842 – $ 85,343 - $ 101,633 , in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

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