Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to hire a qualified Per Diem Registered Dietician in Somerville, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s Degree in Nutrition or equivalent Required

Preferred:

• Master s Degree in Nutrition or equivalent Preferred
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Required Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutritional therapy
• Identifies patients at high nutritional risk based on criteria outlined by the hospital
• Assess nutritional needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs of patients
• Develops and implements the nutrition care plan for all assigned patients
• Facilitates continuity of care among all phases across the continuum of care
• Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutritional therapy intervention
• Provides nutrition education to patient and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals
• Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to area of assignment
• Participates in performance improvement and research activities
• Supervises dietetic technicians and mentors dietetic interns/students
• Actively assess, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer