At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations (https://www.virtua.org/locations) , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program (https://www.virtua.org/about/eat-well) , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Moorestown - 401 Young Ave Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Cherry Hill, NJ Job Information: Summary: Responsible for direct outpatient nutrition education including 1:1 assessments, group education and community based nutrition programs incorporating researched-based nutrition interventions, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life. Plays a vital role in integration with VMG practices, serves as a nutrition champion for and in establishing community and corporate partnerships. Promotes Virtua mission, vision, practice goals and philosophy through every interaction with all customers. Provides effective and timely communication to foster a positive working environment, to grow the nutrition service line and provide the best patient care. Position Responsibilities: • Provides nutritional education via 1:1 interactions, group education, and/or community and corporate initiatives. • Demonstrates effective and timely communication. • Collaborates with medical professionals to assure patient nutrition needs are met. • Collaborates with VMG practices; executes the integration of services into practices. • Establishes and maintains partnerships with community; executes programming. • Acts as a content expert to the Virtua community, health care team and peers. • Develop curriculums and creates education materials. • Maintains professional status by actively participating in continuing education. • Participates in performance improvement initiatives. • Participates in marketing initiatives. Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: Experience and comfort level with public speaking. Must have a broad knowledge of evidence-based nutrition education. Experience with 1:1 nutrition counseling preferred. Must have ability to troubleshoot problems associated with special needs of patients such as seniors, families, low-income patients, clinical conditions, and associated comorbidities. Required Education: Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Required: Valid registration and in good standing with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) or (RDN). Preferred: CDCES Certification (willing to obtain)