Registered Dietitian - Eating Disorders Care (Day Shift)

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health’s RWJUH Somerset is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Dietary-Management team. The role involves delivering evidence-based nutrition care to inpatients within the Eating Disorder Program in Somerset, NJ, using a weight-inclusive Health at Every Size approach.

The day-to-day includes individual nutrition therapy, group counseling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll precept Dietetic Students and mentor new staff while maintaining high-quality care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics is required.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• 2 years in clinical dietetics in acute care preferred; 1 year with eating disorders preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication, proficiency with electronic medical records, and ability to calculate complex nutrition formulas.
• CEDRD certification preferred.
• Full-time, day shift with weekend rotation and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual nutrition therapy/education, group counseling/education and participate in multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Coordinate with Nutrition Coordinator to train non-RD staff on nutrition-related topics and meal monitoring.
• Use the Nutrition Care Process and Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines to deliver comprehensive nutrition care for diverse patient populations.
• Complete clinical nutrition assessments, physical assessments, and create customized care plans per department standards.
• Identify clinical risk factors, develop nutrition diagnoses, and implement targeted interventions.
• Calculate complex nutrient intake studies, Enteral and Parenteral nutrition formulas to support patients.
• Document assessment data, diagnoses, care plans, and progress notes in the EMR.
• Assess educational needs and provide tailored nutrition counseling considering cultural/ethnic/religious factors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide guidance to Menu Technicians and Food Service staff to maintain operations.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for Dietetic Students and support orientation of new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

Nutrition assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Registered Dietitian credential (RD)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health’s RWJUH Somerset is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Dietary-Management team. The role involves delivering evidence-based nutrition care to inpatients within the Eating Disorder Program in Somerset, NJ, using a weight-inclusive Health at Every Size approach.

The day-to-day includes individual nutrition therapy, group counseling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll precept Dietetic Students and mentor new staff while maintaining high-quality care