Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Dietitians
Location: 200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title: Dietician Registered
Location: New Brunswick (NB)
Department Name: Dietitians
Req #: 0000208338
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $40.00 - $40.00 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 Summary
As a member of the health care team, is responsible for the nutritional care of assigned pediatric populations with assistance when needed from clinical orienteer and supervision,
Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, implementation of nutritional care plans and nutrition education,
Assists with operational functions of the Clinical Nutrition Department,
Essential Job Functions
Utilizes basic understanding of diagnoses pertinent medical history rational and goal of treatment to provide nutritional care for assigned patients,
Nutritional care includes evaluation of nutritional status, creation, implementation, monitoring and revision of nutritional care plans and provision of nutrition education,
Completes nutritional assessments in a thorough and timely manner as per policy and procedure,
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff in oral and written formats in both formal and informal situations
Participates in nutritional in services and community education programs,
Evaluates and may create educational materials for nutrition education and professional resources,
,
Coordinates nutritional care with Purchasing, Food Service, Medical and other clinical and administrative departments,
Participates in development, revision evaluation and implementation of departmental policies and procedures,
Participate in routine duties necessary for department functioning,
Participate in focus audits, performance improvement activities, policy and procedure review and assigned projects which enhance department performance and support the hospital mission,
May guide Dietetic Technician,
May mentor dietetic interns and other students,
Meets minimum annual expected volumes
Formal Education and Job Related Experience
Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university,
Evidence of excellent verbal and written English communication skills,
Ability to collaborate with others,
Certification
American Heart Association, AHA, BLS Provider Certification required,
Registered dietitian, R,
D,
or Registered Dietician Eligible, R,
D,
E,
with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
If R,
D,
E,
must become R,
D,
within six months of hire date,
Registry Eligible will be considered for inpatient rehabilitation sites however RD preferred,
Job Specific Contacts
Continual contact with patients, families, visitors and all Hospital staff,
Physical Demands
Typical office environment,
Working Environment Additional Comments
Concentration and customer sensitivity required for the assessment, planning and implementation of clinical and departmental responsibilities,
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer