Job Description

Job Title: Lead Dietitian

Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr REACH Wellness

Req#: 0000191324

Status: Full-Time, 35 hours

Shift: Day

Department name: REACH WELLNESS

Job Overview:

This position will provide pediatric nutrition counseling services and facilitate KidsFit, the pediatric weight management program at the Pediatric Specialty Center at Cooperman Barnabas-West Orange. This Registered Dietitian will provide expert nutritional guidance to infants, children and adolescents addressing growth concerns, medical conditions such as failure to thrive, obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies and overall dietary needs. This individual will work closely with parents, caregivers and the multidisciplinary health care team to provide evidence-based nutrition and healthy lifestyles programming for children and their families. The RDN for the KidsFit for Healthy Families program will report to the Manager of Wellness Services at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in clinical dietetics and/or nutrition counseling.
• A master's degree in nutrition or CDR Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics is a plus.

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist accredited through CDR. RDN.
  

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Monday through Friday and some evenings.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments inclusive of dietary intake, biometrics, anthropometrics and clinical care plans.
• Develops pediatric nutrition care plans with documentation in the EMR.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition and wellness education and counseling to patients, families and caregivers.
• Initiate, build out and lead KidsFit treatment to fulfill the CDC required components of a pediatric obesity program.
• Develops recipes and nutrition/fitness activities that consider family dynamics, preferences and income.
• Liaise with Rutgers evaluation team for program evaluation planning and metrics reporting in compliance with terms of CDC cooperative agreement.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful referral, implementation and maintenance of KidsFit for Healthy Families.

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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