Nutritionist in New Brunswick, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Nutritionist

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000269034

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $53,100.00 - $66,400.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

Nutritionist:

Summary:

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Nutritionist/Registered Dietician is responsible for the nutritional care of ambulatory adult and pediatric oncology patients.

A typical day as a Nutritionist may look like:

• Responsibilities include performing nutritional assessments, formulating a specific nutrition diagnosis, planning and implementing nutritional interventions and tracking progress in attaining expected outcomes
• Provides ongoing nutritional follow-up and documents nutritional plan of care
• Additionally, the Registered Dietician will be responsible for nutritional education for both patients/families and staff and involvement with clinical investigators in nutrition research
• Utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines to deliver comprehensive nutrition care across various patient populations.
• Completing clinical nutrition assessments, physical assessments, and customized care plans in accordance with department standards.
• Identifying clinical risk factors such as Protein Calorie Malnutrition and developing targeted nutrition diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculating complex nutrient intake studies, enteral tube feeding formulas, and parenteral nutrition formulas to ensure optimal patient support.
• Documenting comprehensive assessment data, diagnoses, care plans, and patient progress notes efficiently within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assessing educational needs and providing tailored nutrition counseling to patients and families, accounting for cultural, ethnic, and religious factors.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clinical guidance to Menu Technicians and Food Service staff to maintain seamless operations.
• Serving as a preceptor and mentor for Dietetic Students, supervising educational experiences, and supporting the orientation of new team members.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about creating a differentiated, compassionate healthcare experience through targeted medical nutrition therapy.
• You excel at problem-solving and feel confident making critical, real-time decisions to maintain high-quality nutritional care and diet office operations.
• You believe true healing is optimized through positive customer service, patient advocacy, and clear communication with families and medical staff.
• You enjoy community engagement and are eager to participate in educational programs, health fairs, staff training, and nutrition advocacy events.
• You set a high bar for yourself to maintain a clinical baseline that respects the unique growth, development, and cultural backgrounds of your patients.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Baccalaureate degree and/or Master s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in foods and nutrition or related science and registration/registration eligibility with the American Dietetic Association

• Required Licensure/Credential: Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

• 1 year of experience in a dietary setting preferred.

• Core Competencies: Strong baseline of interpersonal communication skills, proficiency with electronic patient medical records, and ability to calculate complex nutritional formulas.