Dietitian Registered, Dietary - Management

Job Title: Dietitian Registered

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000228740

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $34.79 - $44.10 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Registered Dietitian utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and Evidence Based Guidelines in order to provide nutrition care to various patient populations. The Registered Dietitian completes nutrition assessments, develops nutrition diagnoses, recommends appropriate diet prescriptions and interventions, and calculates nutrient intake data, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition formulas.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with major studies in Food, Nutrition and/or Dietetics

Preferred:

• At least 2 years Registered Dietitian work experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Scheduling Requirements:

• Cover one 8-hour shift on a Sunday per month in patient nutrition
• Conduct a monthly evening cooking class at the RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center in Scotch Plains
• Conduct community nutrition education programs, such as nutrition talks at senior citizen or church groups, and Relay for Life
• Cover extra hours when needed to cover vacations
• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and Evidence Based Practice Guidelines, and applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span, when providing nutrition care
• Completes nutrition assessments and care plans in accordance with department standards and policies and procedures
• Monitors the effectiveness of nutrition care
• Assesses patient progress, adequacy of nutrient intake and response to education
• Completes re-assessments and revises care plans as indicated
• Utilizes electronic patient information system and medical record in order to identify patients at nutrition risk and completes nutrition assessments and care plans
• Documents nutrition assessments, nutrition diagnoses, interventions, care plans, education provided and monitoring of patient progress in a timely manner and in accordance with department policies and standards
• Completes nutrition focused physical assessments and identifies patients who exhibit criteria for Protein Calorie Malnutrition
• Develops nutrition diagnoses and recommends appropriate diet prescriptions and interventions
• Ensures that patients receive the appropriate nutrition support
• Correctly calculates nutrient intake studies, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition formulas
• Makes appropriate recommendations for nutrition prescriptions
• Assesses the educational needs of patients and families, including cultural, ethnic and religious factors and barriers to learning
• Develops an education plan, provides education, evaluates the outcome of the educational process and revises the education plan as needed
• Exhibits the ability to solve problems and make decisions as needed in order maintain diet office operations and to provide guidance to the Menu Technicians and Food Service staff
• Participates in the orientation of new staff members
• Serves as a role model and preceptor for Dietetic Students
• Provides and supervises required educational experiences and evaluates student performance
• Exhibits positive customer service behaviors and communication skills when interacting with patients, families and staff
• Serves as a patient advocate and responds to patient, family and staff concerns
• Participates in educational programs, such as community lectures, health fairs, staff education and Nutrition Month activities

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer