Registered Dietitian – Inpatient Rehab Nutrition Specialist

Select Medical; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Chester, NJ is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care for patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role involves developing and monitoring medical nutrition therapies and coordinating with the medical team to ensure diet plans meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, enteral/parenteral support, and education for staff, with a focus on collaboration across disciplines and adherence to

Qualifications

• Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutritional care to patients, incl. MNT development and monitoring.
• Collaborate with medical staff, patients, families, and food service to implement nutrition care plans.
• Perform nutritional assessments and re-assessments, set goals and monitor progress.
• Develop and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens.
• Educate staff on Nutrition Care Manual and diet policies.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate progress.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

RD/RDN certification

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Chester, NJ is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care for patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role involves developing and monitoring medical nutrition therapies and coordinating with the medical team to ensure diet plans meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, enteral/parenteral support, and education for staff, with a focus on collaboration across disciplines and adherence to