Clinical Dietitian I

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian I Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Department: Dietary-Management Req #: 0000249431 Status: Salaried (Full-Time) Shift: Day Pay Range: $73,427.00 - $94,938.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. 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 patients/residents: nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, diet counseling, consults regarding advanced nutrition support, and 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 procedures. The role develops nutrition care plans and monitors patient response to the 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 Full‑time Essential Functions Provides all aspects of nutritional care based on established standards Performs age‑specific nutritional assessments and develops nutritional plans Develops appropriate care plans and monitors 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) Assists in supporting the highest possible patient satisfaction levels Ensures program effectiveness and achievement of department and client goals Demonstrates competency in using GERIMENU system for inputting patients/residents data into GERIMENU system for food preferences, snacks/nourishment for production purposes 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 Paid Time Off (PTO), including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance 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! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr