Clinical Dietitian I

Job Overview

The Clinical Dietitian I provides specialized medical nutrition therapy, comprehensive nutritional assessments, and dietary counseling within the award-winning renal program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. This role focuses on evaluating the nutritional status of dialysis patients, collaborating with physicians to implement specialized diet plans, educating patients and families, and maintaining a high standard of clinical safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited institution.
• Active professional Registration as a Dietitian (RD).
• Demonstrated ability to perform all core clinical competencies required for specialized renal care.
• Strong baseline of interpersonal, documentation, and typing skills to manage constant clinical charting and team collaboration.

Nutritional Assessment & Care

Interviews, instructs, and assists patients and their families to fulfill nutritional needs. Completes mandatory nutritional assessments for all newly diagnosed End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients within 30 days of admission in compliance with HCFA and NJ State Health Department regulations.

Clinical Collaboration

Evaluates patient nutritional status and provides data-backed recommendations to physicians regarding prescribed diets and modifications.

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Actively participates in cross-departmental teams, interdisciplinary care planning, and medical safety initiatives to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Patient & Staff Education

• Conducts structured in-service education programs for the renal staff regarding dialysis nutritional guidelines.
• Coincides and participates in initial education sessions and follow-ups for THRIVE patients.
• Consults and coordinates care plans with extended care facilities for patients following their outpatient dialysis treatments.

Clinical Documentation

Documents all patient interviews, risk values, and nutritional assessments accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner within the electronic medical records (EMR).

Essential Functions

• Maintains a high standard of clinical safety and regulatory compliance.
• Makes sure to monitor closely for high-risk food and drug interactions.
• Ensures patients at nutritional risk receive timely assessments and adheres strictly to medical error/risk reporting protocols.
• Maintains a positive, collaborative coaching attitude with team members.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.