Clinical Dietitian I in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian I

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000249431

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $73,427.00 - $94,938.00 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.

Job Overview:

The Clinical Dietitian I provides optimal nutritional care to patients, which compiles with the standards of care in the dietetic profession,
The Clinical Dietitian I is responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of patient/residents; nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, diet counseling, consults regarding advanced nutrition support, as well as assisting in other areas related to the Food and Nutrition Services Department,

This role performs nutritional assessments and nutrition screens, which are appropriate and timely per established policies and procedure,
This role develops nutrition care plans and monitors patient response to care plan developed, provides inpatient discharge diet instructions, keeps thorough and updated information on patient profile sheets, and provides diet consultations as ordered by physicians,
The Clinical Dietitian I collaborates with physicians and nursing to deliver quality nutrition care,

Qualifications:

Required:
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred:
• Work experience in a health care environment

• Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Dietitian or RD eligible-completed ADA approved internship

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, Monday-Friday 8-4pm
• Rotating weekend day
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Provides all aspects of nutritional care based on established standards
• Performs age-specific nutritional assessments and develops nutritional plan
• Develops appropriate care plans, monitoring the nutritional status of patients
• Appropriately interprets patient data and responses to diet
• Adapts eating utensils appropriate to age/ability
• Counsels patients and/or family on nutrition education
• Consults with other health care personnel (Physician, nurse, pharmacist, social worker.
• Assists in supporting the highest possible patient satisfaction levels
• Ensures program effectiveness and in achievement of department and client goals.
• Demonstrates competency in using GERIMENU system, for inputting of patients/residents data into GERIMENU system for food preferences, snacks / nourishment for production purposes.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

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.