Registered Dietitian Req #: 0000170398
Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Community Health
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Overview:

Plans, directs, implements and evaluates programs designed to ensure appropriate education to the community about proper nutrition and weight management related to diseases. Develop, promote and instructs comprehensive cooking to prevent disease and promote wellness Perform all clinical functions of a Registered Dietitian. Work to ensure that special projects or tasks assigned by Director are completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree and/or Master s Degree from an accredited College or University with a major in foods and nutrition or related science Registration/registration eligibility with the American Dietetic Association

Preferred:

1 year of experience as a Clinical Dietitian

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Registration/registration eligibility with the American Dietetic Association

Scheduling Requirements:

Position requires day, evening, and weekend shifts Varying schedule requires flexibility Full-Time

Essential Functions:

Conducts BMI BodyFat analysis on community membersPlans, implements and coordinates one evening program per weekPrimary resource for the staff regarding updated nutritional informationNetworks with local agencies for potential opportunities for partnershipsActively participates in 7 major Community Health Special Events per yearChampions opportunities for self-directed continuing educational opportunitiesConsistently attends Monday Morning Conferences and Staff Meetings and contributes as a team memberResponsible to ensure that there are fewer than five cancelations of programs per year due to low attendanceWorks with PR/Marketing, when appropriate, and creatively self-promotes programs to assist in increasing attendanceWorks collaboratively with other health educators and health care providers to incorporate updated nutritional information in programsEnsures the success of the prenatal and childhood obesity programs by keeping up with and maintaining current information presented in classesPerforms on-going evaluations of the programs, the instructors and participants to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the community with successful program satisfaction scores that consistently reach the departmental benchmark of 95 percentActively takes ownership in the development, implementation and presentation of programs and becomes known as the expert in the community regarding nutritional topics

Benefits and Perks:

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

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsTuition ReimbursementShort & Long-Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death Insurance Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsDiscounts 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer