Dietician Registered, Per Diem, Somerville NJ

Dietician Registered, Per Diem, Somerville NJReq #:0000168157

Category:Dietitian / Nutritionist

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:RWJ Somerset

Department:Dietary-Management

Location:

RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Per Diem Registered Dietitian in Somerville, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

Some weekends and holiday coverage required

High School diploma or equivalent Required

Bachelor s Degree in Nutrition or equivalent Required

Preferred:

1 year with eating disorder preferred

Master s Degree in Nutrition or equivalent Preferred but not required

CEDRD certified eating disorder registered dietitian preferred

Minimum of 1 year Preferred but open to new grads

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Registered Dietitian with CDR- Required

Scheduling Requirements:

Day Shift

Per Diem Schedule (some weekends and holidays)

Essential Functions:

In this per diem, as needed, position you will participate as part of the multidisciplinary care team by providing evidence-based nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients using an all foods fit, weight inclusive Health at Every Size approach

Provide individual nutrition therapy/education, group counseling/education and participate in the development of multidisciplinary treatment plans

Participate with Nutrition Coordinator to provide nutrition-related and/or meal monitoring training to non-RD staff

Assists with additional projects as assigned including those related to program development/improvement, policies, procedures, and quality assurance monitoring

Skills:

Communicates effectively with others

Ability to engage resistant patients

Excellent customer service skills

Flexible with change

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.

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