Job Overview:

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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university
• Registered dietitian, RD or Registered Dietician Eligible, RDE with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• If RDE, must become RD within six months of hire date
• Valid NJ driver's license in good standing
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with others

Preferred:

• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) curriculum completion
• Medical Assistant certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered dietitian, RD or Registered Dietician Eligible, RDE with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• If RDE, must become RD within six months of hire date
• Valid NJ driver's license in good standing
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• 36 hours/week

Essential 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

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 market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.