Dietician Registered

Job Title: Dietician Registered

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000272138

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $73,400.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Summary:

The RWJ Eating Disorder Program at Somerset, New Jersey, is nationally recognized and provides treatment for individuals aged 14 and older with conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. The program addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of eating disorders, emphasizing recovery through a combination of medical, psychiatric, nutritional, and therapeutic support. In this position you will participate as part of the multidisciplinary care team by providing evidence-based nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy to inpatients using an all foods fit, weight inclusive Health at Every Size approach.

A typical day as a Registered Dietician may look like:

• 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
• Utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines to deliver comprehensive nutrition care across various patient populations.
• Completing clinical nutrition assessments, physical assessments, and customized care plans in accordance with department standards.
• Identifying clinical risk factors such as Protein Calorie Malnutrition and developing targeted nutrition diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculating complex nutrient intake studies, enteral tube feeding formulas, and parenteral nutrition formulas to ensure optimal patient support.
• Documenting comprehensive assessment data, diagnoses, care plans, and patient progress notes efficiently within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assessing educational needs and providing tailored nutrition counseling to patients and families, accounting for cultural, ethnic, and religious factors.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clinical guidance to Menu Technicians and Food Service staff to maintain seamless operations.
• Serving as a preceptor and mentor for Dietetic Students, supervising educational experiences, and supporting the orientation of new team members.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about creating a differentiated, compassionate healthcare experience through targeted medical nutrition therapy.
• You excel at problem-solving and feel confident making critical, real-time decisions to maintain high-quality nutritional care and diet office operations.
• You believe true healing is optimized through positive customer service, patient advocacy, and clear communication with families and medical staff.
• You enjoy community engagement and are eager to participate in educational programs, health fairs, staff training, and nutrition advocacy events.
• You set a high bar for yourself to maintain a clinical baseline that respects the unique growth, development, and cultural backgrounds of your patients.

To Be Considered

• Required Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics.
• Required Licensure/Credential: Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience: 2 years in clinical dietetics in acute care preferred. 1 year with eating disorder preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong baseline of interpersonal communication skills, proficiency with electronic patient medical records, and ability to calculate complex nutritional formulas.
• CEDRD certified eating disorder registered dietitian Preferred
• Scheduling Requirements: Full time, day shift with weekend rotation and some holidays.