Nutritionist RD

Job Title: Nutritionist RD

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: REACH Wellness

Req #: 0000252700

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $74,925.88 - $96,876.00 per year

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:
The Registered Dietitian will lead community nutrition education and food access programming in accordance with the RWJBH Community Health and CDC REACH Wellness projects. This position is responsible for overseeing a newly launched Food Farmacy project in Somerset, NJ, built in close collaboration with our partners at the Franklin Food Bank. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter who is deeply passionate about addressing food insecurity, navigating the social determinants of health, and implementing impactful clinical programming alongside key community stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) accredited through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of community food access challenges and federal food assistance programs (such as SNAP, WIC, SFMNP, and CACFP).
• Demonstrated capability in effective time management.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Public Health.
• Minimum of two years of experience in nutrition education and group teaching.
• Active ServSafe certification.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (FT) – Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Program Oversight: Oversees and manages RWJBH’s newly launched Food Farmacy program in direct partnership with the Franklin Food Bank.
• Nutrition Assessments: Completes thorough nutrition assessments, provides high-quality service, and executes timely patient follow-ups according to departmental policy.
• Community Education: Organizes, develops, and teaches interactive group nutrition education programs for children and adults at the food bank and other partner community-based organizations.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partners closely with a multidisciplinary team—including Community Health Workers (CHWs), SNAP Navigators, and Social Workers—to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Clinical Referrals: Connects and refers program participants to the broader RWJBH clinical care teams as needed to bridge gaps in medical care.
• Content Development: Designs and produces engaging community nutrition education activities, resources, and educational handouts.
• Data Tracking & Analysis: Records, tracks, and analyzes specific program data points, including behavior change outcomes, food frequency assessments, and pantry utilization statistics.
• Financial Management: Manages program expenses and allocations in strict accordance with grant funding guidelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engages with grant funders and community stakeholders to procure, build, and leverage key partnerships that broaden local healthcare impact.

Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.