PD Registered Dietitian (Nutritionist), Dietary Management

Job Title: PD Nutritionist

Location: Saint Barnabas Behavioral

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000234690

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $33.29 - $42.60 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 (RD) is responsible for providing optimal nutrition services as an integral part of the healthcare system and within the local community. The Registered Dietitian will also strive for continuous improvement of services and customer satisfaction, as well as professional growth. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• B.S. or advanced degree with major studies in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics
• One (1) year clinical experience 

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or A.D.A. membership with eligibility for registration

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

• Identifies what the patient’s educational needs are
• Instructs patients / families on appropriate diet therapy
• Participates in the interdisciplinary patient teaching process
• Documents all pertinent information in the patient’s medical record
• Confers with physicians, nursing and case management as related to total patient care
• Follows standard practices and complies with regulatory requirements
• Helps plan and implement nutrition projects for the community through services such as speaking engagements and classes
• Performs assigned meal rounds and makes appropriate suggestions for correction of patient problems
• Reviews medical records, assesses patient needs, and implements appropriate nutritional care plan to provide optimal care
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service
• Conducts in-service sessions for hospital personnel
• Attends patient care conferences

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.