About this role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Dietitian (RD) with Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) certification to join our multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team. This role provides advanced clinical nutrition assessment, intervention, and monitoring for patients requiring specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients requiring enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust nutrition support regimens based on clinical status, laboratory values, and patient goals.
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary nutrition support rounds with physicians, pharmacists, nursing, and other clinical team members.
- Provide recommendations regarding initiation, advancement, modification, and discontinuation of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- Monitor nutrition-related outcomes and identify complications associated with nutrition support therapies.
- Ensure compliance with ASPEN guidelines, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Serve as a nutrition support resource for healthcare staff and assist with clinical education initiatives.
- Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and research activities related to nutrition support.
- Contribute to protocol development, policy review, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Document nutrition care and recommendations within the electronic medical record in accordance with departmental standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
1. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science or related field.
2. Licensed with the State of New Jersey as a Registered Dietician.
3. CNSC Credential
Preferred:
1. Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science or related field.
2. 2-3 year's experience in acute care clinical nutrition or relevant area.