Acute Care Registered Dietitian

Job Title : Acute Care Registered Dietitian

Department : Food and Nutrition

Location : Newark Wayne Community Hospital

Hours Per Week : 40 hours

Schedule : Monday-Friday days, weekend on-call rotation after training. Hybrid work model, remote schedule as discussed with manager.

Sign-On Bonus : Up to $20,000

SUMMARY :

Join our dedicated team as an Acute Care Registered Dietitian, where your nutritional expertise will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality diet plans to our patients. Help us provide exceptional nutritional care in a supportive environment.

Newark-Wayne, a 120-bed hospital, provides a wide range of services including cardiology, obstetrics, orthopedics, and pulmonary care. We are a designated Stroke Center, an exemplary facility for improving care for older adults, and have recently received the WHO Baby-Friendly designation. Join us in making a difference in our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assessment - Conduct thorough nutritional assessments for patients and contribute to Nutritional Support Service rounds. Monitor and document patient progress effectively.

Diet Planning - Recommend formulations, rates, and volumes for tube-fed and TPN patients. Educate patients and families on special diets and nutrition best practices.

Patient Care - Design personalized care plans based on clinical data and patient needs. Supervise dietetic technicians in delivering excellent patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), either active or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

1-3 years of relevant experience.

Strong analytical skills, computer proficiency, and effective communication abilities.

Outstanding customer service and patient care skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Medium Work - Must be able to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and engage in frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

PAY RANGE : $29.50 - $37.38

The listed base pay range represents potential earnings for a successful full-time applicant. Pay may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, specialty, and location.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we celebrate diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on various protected characteristics.