Job Overview:

Assess patient nutritional status, develop and implement nutritional care plans and educate patients and family members in prescribed diets and nutritional information. The Clinical Dietitian serves a patient population covering pediatrics to geriatrics.
Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BA/BS degree plus professional certification as a Registered Dietician (RD), or eligibility for registration within 6 months of hire.
• Maintain the RDN credential in compliance with the CDR professional portfolio requirements, and if applicable, licensure requirement for state practice

Preferred:

• Master s Degree
• CNSC encouraged

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• 36 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Provides diabetes education and nutritional counseling to patients individually and in group settings
• Develops appropriate curriculums for the diabetes self management education program
• Assures that the diabetes education program meets the American Diabetes Association standards
• In conjunction with the Program Coordinator submits application for ADA certification
• Documents assessment of all education needs, goals of care, and plans of care in electronic medical records
• Responsible for entering appropriate charges in the hospital billing system
• Assist program coordinator with marketing of the program as requested

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer