Registered Dietitian -Pediatrics

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess and intervene for nutritional risk in infants to young adults (0-26 years). The role emphasizes accurate documentation, menu planning, and counseling of children and families within a multidisciplinary team.

Required: BS in Dietetics; graduate degree for registration eligibility after 2024. Preferred experience includes pediatric nutrition specialty and bilingual abilities. Competitive benefits and comprehensive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Graduate degree required for those seeking registration eligibility under 2024 rules.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessments and triages clients to appropriate level of care.
• Documents nutrition care in medical charts using SOAP or policy guidelines.
• Plan menus that support balanced nutrition for children and young adults.
• Counsel patients and/or families on healthy eating and nutrition.
• Monitor progress and coordinate with primary care physicians.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Graduate degree eligibility for 2024 registration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to assess and intervene with Infants, Children, Adolescents and Young Adult (New born-26 years) clients, for nutritional risk and education requirements.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• 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 follow-up intervention and intensity of nutritional care required.
• Documents all nutritional care provided to clients in the medical chart using the S.O.A.P format or as outlined in the policy and procedure for designated subunits.
• Plan menus, incorporating balanced diets supporting healthy nourishment for children and young adults with and without special needs.
• Counsel children and/or parents on healthful eating and basic nutrition.
• 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 conferences and Care planning.
• Works together with Pediatric providers in helping mothers to provide for the proper feeding needs of the newborn, including breastfeeding mothers and special cases of malnourished kids.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in all areas of clinical nutrition by participation in peer review and cross training educational activities. Develops and implements clinical research projects collaboratively with clinical nutrition staff, Senior Dietitian, Manager of Clinical Nutrition, and/or medical/nursing staff.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required.
• Graduate degree required for those seeking registration eligibility on or after January 1, 2024, in accordance with Commission on Dietetic Registration requirements.

Preferred:

• One (1) year work experience as Registered Dietician in healthcare, including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care, and clinics preferred.
• Board Certified as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition/Certification in Pediatric Nutrition from the Commission on Dietetic Registration strongly preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Educator by National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• 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: $71,728 - $86,410 - $102,903 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.