Dietician Registered, Per Diem, Somerville NJ

Dietician Registered, Per Diem, Somerville NJReq #:0000166754

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:

Familiar with EHR such as Epic

Masters Degree in Nutrition or equivalent Preferred but not required

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 (mostly weekend coverage about one weekend day every 3-4 weeks, some weekday hours as needed)

Essential Functions:

Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutritional therapy

Identifies patients at high nutritional risk based on criteria outlined by the hospital

Assess nutritional needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs of patients

Performs nutrition focus physical assessments

Develops and implements the nutrition care plan for all assigned patients

Facilitates continuity of care among all phases across the continuum of care

Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutritional therapy intervention

Provides nutrition education to patient and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals

Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to area of assignment

Participates in performance improvement and research activities

Actively assess, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency

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