Dietician RegisteredReq #:0000187990 Category:Dietitian / Nutritionist Status:Per Diem Shift:Day Facility:RWJ New Brunswick Department:Dietary-Management Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Job Overview: The clinical dietitian is responsible for the nutrition care of hospitalized patients, including nutrition assessment, development and implementation of nutrition care plans, and nutrition education, Qualifications: Required: + RD or RD eligible Status. + Successful completion of site personnel general orientation and successful completion of department specific orientation. Preferred: + Minimum of 1-3 years of experience preferred Scheduling Requirements: + Weekend coverage Essential Functions: + Nutrition assessment, development and implementation of nutrition care plans, and nutrition education + Assesses patient nutritional status and needs, develops and implements patient nutritional care plans in accordance with physician s prescriptions and current nutritional practices and evaluates patient and family members on prescribed diet and nutritional information. + Applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span to provide appropriate nutrition care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, + Verbal and written ability is required to comprehend and document medical nutrition therapy, as well as communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer