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Silver Lake Hospital

Registered Dietitian

Pay: $35–$45/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Newark, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/9/2026

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What they do

A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.

$77,211 / year median in New Jersey

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Registered Dietitian Silver Lake Hospital - 3.3 Newark, NJ Job Details Per diem $35 - $45 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Patient management software Bachelor's degree Clinical information systems Dietetics Registered Dietitian Productivity software Full Job Description Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a per diem Registered Dietitian (RD) to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate all phases of nutritional care for our long-term acute care patients.

ABOUT SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL

Silver Lake Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital with a reputation of providing patients with a place to heal before heading home. A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is an acute care specialty hospital that provides highly advanced and focused care for higher acuity patients who have not responded to short-term treatment in traditional general hospitals. The average length of stay in an LTACH is 25 days as compared to a 3-5 day average stay in a general hospital. Our safe and state of the art hospital is designed to admit and care for the most critically ill patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

Using discretion and independent judgment, the Registered Dietitian will plan, organize, direct, and evaluate all phases of patient nutritional care, including patient diet therapy and education. This position does involve direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older and does require age specific experience, specialized training and/or expertise to serve this population.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree with major studies in food and nutrition. Valid registration with the CDR. At least (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent. Dialysis and long term acute care experience preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association is recommended. Working knowledge of Microsoft office and EMR systems.

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If you feel that you would be right for this position as a Registered Dietitian (RD), complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!