Registered Dietitian - General Medicine

University Hospital • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to assess and intervene with Adult (18-64 years) and Geriatric (65-95+ years) clients, for nutritional risk and education requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or a related field plus registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year work experience preferred as a Registered Dietitian in healthcare, including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care, clinics.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessments in the time frame consistent with the N.J. State Health Code and/or policy and procedure for designated subunits, and triages clients into appropriate level of care to determine time frame for follow-up intervention and intensity of nutritional care required.
• Documents all nutritional care provided to clients in the medical chart using the S.O.A.P format or as outlined in the policy and procedure for designated subunits.
• Evaluates and monitors client’s progress consistent with policy and procedure and implements appropriate nutritional care collaboratively with primary care physician or designate.
• Attends and actively participates in interdisciplinary conferences and discharge planning
• Demonstrates clinical competency in all areas of clinical nutrition by maintaining 15 CEU’s per year, participation in peer review and cross training educational activities.
• Develops and implements clinical research projects collaboratively with clinical nutrition staff, ADCN and/or medical/nursing staff.
• Counsels and educates patients and significant others on nutritional requirements and therapy, inclusive of, but not limited to Diabetes, Heart Failure, and Obesity.
• Develops instructional materials with posttests to support client learning and ability to provide self-care.
• Maintains accurate nutritional records and communicates appropriate nutritional care to the primary care physician or designate; and to the ADCPS during clinical rounds and peer reviews

Benefits

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees