Nutritionist RD

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

20h•$61,339 - $98,134•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutritionist RD will identify patients at nutritional risk, assess assigned patients and complete accurate documentation. They will implement a nutritional care plan based on the assessment and needs of the patient, and provide nutrition education to patients/family members. The role also involves conducting community and/or patient education classes, advising Physicians and all related Medical Personnel in areas of nutrition, and participating in Quality Assessments, such as completing chart reviews as assigned. Additionally, the Nutritionist RD will assist with the development of in-service programs and updating the Nutrition Care Manual/patient education materials.

Requirements

Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Verbal and written ability required to comprehend and document dietetic practices, principles and theories, as well as to communicate effectively with Medical Personnel and Health Care Team Members and patients.
Numerical ability required to compute dietetic values of food.
Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Certification required or verification statement of completion of dietetic internship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-risk obstetric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify patients at nutritional risk
Assess assigned patients and completing accurate documentation
Implement a nutritional care plan based on the assessment and needs of the patient
Provide nutrition education to patients/family members
Conduct community and/or patient education classes
Advise Physicians and all related Medical Personnel in areas of nutrition
Participate in Quality Assessments, i.e. completing chart reviews as assigned
Assist with the development of in-service programs and updating Nutrition Care Manuel/patient education materials