Pediatric Registered Dietician (RD) - Per Diem - Union, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health•Union, NJ

34d•$35 - $44

About The Position

As a member of the health care team, is responsible for the nutritional care of assigned pediatric populations with assistance when needed from clinical orienteer and supervision. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, implementation of nutritional care plans and nutrition education. Assists with operational functions of the Clinical Nutrition Department. This position will be split between the Hamilton and East Brunswick outpatient locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university
Registered dietitian, RD or Registered Dietitian Eligible, RDE with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
If RDE, must become RD within six months of hire date
Valid NJ driver's license in good standing
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Evidence of excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to collaborate with others

Nice To Haves

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) curriculum completion
Medical Assistant certification

Responsibilities

Utilizes basic understanding of diagnoses pertinent medical history rational and goal of treatment to provide nutritional care for assigned patients
Nutritional care includes evaluation of nutritional status, creation, implementation, monitoring and revision of nutritional care plans and provision of nutrition education
Completes nutritional assessments in a thorough and timely manner as per policy and procedure
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff in oral and written formats in both formal and informal situations
Participates in nutritional in services and community education programs
Evaluates and may create educational materials for nutrition education and professional resources
Coordinates nutritional care with Purchasing, Food Service, Medical and other clinical and administrative departments
Participates in development, revision evaluation and implementation of departmental policies and procedures
Participate in routine duties necessary for department functioning
Participate in focus audits, performance improvement activities, policy and procedure review and assigned projects which enhance department performance and support the hospital mission
May guide Dietetic Technician
May mentor dietetic interns and other students
Meets minimum annual expected volumes