Dietician Registered, Per Diem, Somerville, NJ

Job Title: Dietician Registered

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Community Health

Req #: 0000212958

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $35.30 - $45.64 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Per Diem Registered Dietitian in Somerville, NJ.  This role is to incorporate individual and interpersonal level nutritional educational interventions that create changes in knowledge, attitudes, behavior and health outcomes among individuals, families or small, targeted groups within a community setting.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences, Dietetics or equivalent
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND requires that licensure applicants complete a one year internship at minimum
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required 

Preferred:

• Previous community education experience strongly preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Dietitian or RDN eligible

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift 
• Per Diem Schedule (some weekends and holidays)

Essential Functions:

• Manage El Poder Nutrition and Diabetes Programs and Initiatives
• Teach and implement diabetes prevention and management program for the Hispanic community in a group setting
• Work closely with program coordinator to develop the annual curriculum for the 12 week and 10 week El Poder program
• Provide nutritional assessment for all El Poder participants during initial and final program sessions
• Develop educational materials and PowerPoint presentations in Spanish
• Assist in the preparation of nutrition lesson plans that include portion control, MyPlate method, etc
• Assist program coordinator with data collection including screening results, pre and post test Document and screens for social determinants of health seen among program participants in order to raise awareness of systemic barriers to community stakeholders, and funders
• Periodically reassesses participants needs, effectiveness of interventions, and attainment of chosen outcomes
• Provides information, education and direction to program coordinator to support program participant s needs
• Measurement Method Schedules and calendar of events and attendance sheets annually
• Review all program evaluations and makes changes to curriculum and programs according to data collected

Nutrition Counseling

• Provide both individual and group nutrition counseling for El Poder participants, Assesses nutritional needs and develops nutritional care plans for individuals
• Counsels clients on prescribed diet, adapting meal plan to the individual s life style, economic status and ethnic food preferences Maintains referring physicians informed of patients nutritional care plan in writing in a timely manner
• Measurement Method Supervisory Observation

Community Nutritional Programs

• Develop culturally appropriate curriculum that is evidence based, and use linguistically appropriate materials, based on the recommendations of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Promote programs in the community by utilizing flyers, social media, etc
• Establish good working relations with educational representatives, community leaders, and community based organizations
• Support with programming the nutritional objectives outlined in the Community Health Improvement Plan CHIP

Reports and Grant Compliance

• Complete required documents and reports, if needed to be presented yearly grant renewal
• Assist with final grant report based on set goals, objectives and outcomes
• Reports program activities in CBISA, when necessary

Event Registration and Program Representation

• Represents and promotes Community Health at internal and external events i.e. (health screenings, exhibits, community functions)
• Supports community events during non-regular working hours i.e. (after 5 pm; and on weekends)
• Collaborates with colleagues on department initiatives and projects

Professional Development

• Demonstrates professional growth and development on the job as evidenced by completing the following
• Attends all mandatory hospital/department in-service meetings
• Attends conferences and in-service to maintain competency and basic skills in assessment, counseling and planning nutrition care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Maintains all documents and necessary records of in services and continuing education lectures
• RWJUHs compliance standards as they appear in RWJUH s compliance, code of conduct, and conflict of interest policies
• Observes the limits of confidentiality and privacy issues, adhering to best practice standards
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and RWJUH regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer