Nutritionist RD in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Nutritionist RD

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000254488

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $74,925.88 - $96,876.00 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.

To provide optimal nutrition services as an integral part of the healthcare system,

To strive for continuous improvement of services and customer satisfaction, as well as continue to develop professional growth,

To meet or exceed productivity guidelines and advance QA programs,

To educate patients, families and staff on sound nutrition practices,

To mentor students within the hospital community,

Job Qualifications Education Training Certification Licensure

RD or RD eligible Status,

Successful completion of site personnel general orientation and successful completion of department specific orientation,

Job Specific Requirements of Position

Attends annual competency series for clinical staff; provides competency lecture when applicable,

Conducts in-service sessions for hospital personnel where applicable and serves as education preceptor for dietetic interns from CSE, UMDNJ, Sodexo and other students as assigned,

Confers with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to include but not limited to, physicians, nurses and case managers, as related to patient care,

Attends patient care conferences,

Develops, plans and implements nutrition projects for the department and community through in-services such as speaking engagements and classes,

Follows standards of practice for prioritizing care recommendations and implementation of nutrition care plans and complies with regulatory requirements for completion of assessment, and reassessment documentation within assigned timeframes,

Maintains registration status through attendance at seminars and continuing education programs,

Participates in the interdisciplinary patient teaching process by providing appropriate diet and drug and nutrient interaction education to patients and or family members,

Demonstrates the ability to identify the learning methods preference of the patient,

Reviews medical records, assesses patient needs, and initiates appropriate nutritional therapy to provide optimal care, Evaluated based on chart audits and clinical competency evaluations