Nutritionist RD

Job Title:Nutritionist RD

Location:Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name:Our Healthy Newark

Req #:0000204461

Status:Salaried

Shift:Day

Pay Range: $64,102.79 - $80,265.80, Annual

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,

Job Overview:

Registered Dietitian, Wellness Services Community Nutrition Education and Food Access Programming at St, James Health The Wellness Services Registered Dietitian will lead community nutrition education and food access programming with our partners at St, James Health at 228 Lafayette Street, Newark in accordance with the RWJBH Community Health project. This position will be responsible for overseeing Food Farmacy program and corresponding nutrition education. The ideal applicant for this position should be energetic and passionate about nutrition education and food insecurity as it relates to the social determinants of health. The Wellness Services Registered Dietitian will report to the Director of Food Access and Social Impact, RWJBarnabas Health.

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Day
• Full-time

Essential Functions:

• Overseeing St, James Food Farmacy program in partnership with the Community FoodBank of NJ or CFBNJ
• This includes food procurement and networking with the CFBNJ to maximize program participation.
• Completes nutrition assessments while providing the highest quality service and follows up in a timely manner as per policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Documents appropriate nutrition history and nutritional care in writing in the EMR,
• Organizing and teaching child and adult nutrition education programs at St, James Health
• Developing nutrition education activities and handouts for children and parents
• Coordinate programming and enrollment with St, James multi-disciplinary team.
• Records and analyzes data points related to behavior change, food frequency assessments, pantry utilization statistics and more.
• Manages program expenses in accordance with grant funding.
• Engages grant funders and other community stakeholders and helps procure and leverage key partnerships that broaden community impact.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer