Nutritionist RD

Job Title: Nutritionist RD Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Department: Bariatric Program Classification: Part-Time Pay Range: $35.50 - $45.00 per hour Job Overview To provide optimal nutrition services as an integral part of the healthcare system, strive for continuous improvement of services and customer satisfaction, and continue to develop professional growth. Meet or exceed productivity guidelines and advance QA programs, educating patients, families and staff on sound nutrition practices. Mentor students within the hospital community. Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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. Qualifications RD or RD eligible status Successful completion of site personnel general orientation and successful completion of department-specific orientation Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions) 22.5 Hour Work Week Days Part-Time Essential Functions Attends annual competency series for clinical staff; provides competency lectures when applicable. Conducts in-service sessions for hospital personnel where applicable and serves as education preceptor for dietetic interns from CSE, UMDNJ, Sodexo and other students as assigned. Confers with multidisciplinary healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and case managers, as related to patient care. Attends patient care conferences. Develops, plans, and implements nutrition projects for the department and community through services such as speaking engagements and classes. Follows standards of practice for prioritizing care recommendations and implementation of nutrition care plans and complies with regulatory requirements for completion of assessment and reassessment documentation within assigned timeframes. Maintains registration status through attendance at seminars and continuing education programs. Participates in the interdisciplinary patient teaching process by providing appropriate diet and drug/nutrient interaction education to patients and/or family members. Demonstrates the ability to identify the learning methods preference of the patient. Reviews medical records, assesses patient needs and initiates appropriate nutritional therapy to provide optimal care, evaluated based on chart audits and clinical competency evaluation. Benefits and Perks 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! Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr