Clinical Dietitian I, Dietary - Management

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, etc.) as appropriate
• Manages time effectively able to complete work assignments in a timely manner
• Participates in hospital committee, i.e., multidisciplinary rounds, etc.
• 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. (for New Point Campus only)
• Solves customer problems, treats customer with dignity and respect, acknowledges customer and responds quickly to customer needs
• Conduct demonstrates compliance with and reporting of suspected violations of all relevant laws, regulations, Compliance Policies and Procedures, and the Code of Conduct
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including knowledge of the principles of growth and development and psycho-social characteristics and interventions for the patient population served
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret age appropriate data about the patient s status in order to identify age-specific needs and provide the care needed
• Demonstrates age appropriate communication skills for the patient population served

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.