Nutritionist job description

• RD or RD eligible Status
• Successful completion of Newark Beth Israel orientation program
• Successful completion of department specific orientation

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

The Children s Hospital of New Jersey provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric services that include a pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric emergency department, Valerie Fund Children s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and a neonatal ICU with New Jersey s only ECMO unit. The pediatric staff pharmacist works in the decentralized pharmacy satellite and provides collaborative pharmaceutical care to the Children s Hospital of New Jersey including NICU and PICU, and the emergency department.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

The nutritionist will help individuals overcome health and diet challenges, provide meal plans and encourage clients to focus on their well-being. Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Nutritionist provides dietary oversight, instruction and support and is responsible for overseeing general nutritional services for program participants. The Nutritionist will also interact with program participants and so must be familiar with the Guiding Values issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). At all times, the Nutritionist will seek to act in accord with the principles and values expressed and uphold the agency mission “to serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing residential and community services that maximize each person's quality of life.”
What Your Day Will Look Like

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Nutritionist provides dietary oversight, Provide oversight of the dietary and nutrition needs of the clients
Meet with clients and their support team to identify dietary needs by assessing their health, activity level and food habits
Develop personalized nutrition and menu plans
When applicable, visit the clients to obtain food preferences and environmental impacts to assist with gathering information for a nutritional assessment
Create sample shopping lists for personalized menu plans, working with the clinical, financial and program staff to fit within budgetary restrictions
Provide oversight of grocery items purchased, as well as meals prepared to ensure the menu plans are being followed, especially for medically sensitive dietary plans (gluten-free/casein-free, diabetic, allergy prevention, etc.)
Assist with establishing short and long-term goals for the clients
Collaborate with client support teams and community partners to provide optimal nutritional support
Maintain communication with the Clinical Team to ensure any health or medical concerns are shared and incorporated into the nutrition and menu plans
Review all health care providers' recommendations involving diet and nutrition, ensuring the recommendations are followed and incorporated into corresponding plans
Regularly communicate with the Registered Nurses working with designated clients to ensure collaborative efforts with meeting the health and nutrition needs of the clients
Collaborate with the BCBA on any behavioral matters that may have a dietary component, revising the nutrition and menu plans, as needed
Ensure changes to nutrition and menu plans are communicated to the staff working directly with the clients
Collaborate with Human Resources on employee wellness programs
Formulate strategies to develop community partnerships that may benefit client and employee nutrition and wellness needs, such as food companies, retailers and gyms
Develop and maintain Nutritional Assessments and Reports for clients
Conduct an initial nutritional assessment for each client
For clients with specific health or medical issues related to diet, such as diabetes, obesity or prescribed diets, provide semi-annual nutrition reports.
Ensure that critical changes in assessed nutritional supports are included in the Individualized Instruction and Support Plan
Provide guidance and training to employees regarding client nutritional support and meal preparation
Develop courses on nutrition, various dietary restrictions and health matters with a focus on approved continuing education credits for employees
Facilitate training courses for employees and clients who are able to take part in meal preparation, including healthy cooking courses, food storage, following developed meal plans and recipes
Customize communication of nutritional supports to intended audience in order to explain the benefits of a healthy diet
Maintain documentation of training conducted and provide regularly to Human Resources
Participate in applicable staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars; complete individual training requirements annually and maintain certifications and licensures, as required
Operate a personal and/or agency vehicle on a regular basis; Maintain personal vehicle in a safe operating condition:
Maintain certifications and licenses, as a condition of employment:
Washington State Driver's license and automobile registration
Automobile insurance that meets Washington State requirements
Applicable Dietician and Nutritionist Licensing and Accreditation

Who We Are Looking For:

A professional who can educate clients about healthy lifestyle changes, basic nutrition facts and preventative treatment options.

Has a knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; and the assessment and treatment of medical, dietary and affective disorders and nutritional
Has a knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diagnoses with a corresponding nutritional component.
Is able to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job and monitor/assess the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Has the ability to manage one's own time to ensure deadlines are met.
Has an advanced ability to communicate with people inside and outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

**Job Description** Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children is Hawai'i's only maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty hospital. It is well recognized as Hawai'i's leader in the care of women, infants and children. With 243 beds, the not-for-profit hospital delivers 6,000 babies a year, and is also a medical teaching and research facility. Specialty services for patients throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific Region include intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric and adult care, critical care air transport and high-risk perinatal care. Over 1,500 employees and more than 630 physicians provide specialty care at Kapi'olani. The hospital is home to the Kapi'olani Women's Center and the Women's Cancer Center, and offers numerous community programs and services, such as specialty pediatric clinics, the Kapi'olani Child Protection Center and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center.

The WIC program is a federally-funded Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) within the Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children. The program provides Hawai'i residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding instruction and health and social service referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and are at medical or nutritional risk. Kapi'olani recognizes the special health needs of Hawai'i's women at each stage of their lives from childbearing to mid-life and beyond and we strive to keep our community healthy.

As the Nutritionist, you will form a part of the groundbreaking WIC program and help to provide valuable education to at-risk populations of women and children facing dietary and nutritional challenges. You will be responsible for the nutritional services provided to WIC clients, including planning, developing, evaluating and providing nutritional education materials and activities to clients, their families and staff. We are looking for someone with excellent planning and communication skills, strong educational and community outreach values and a commitment to our vision of delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai'i's people.

_*Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Vaccination Mandate, all health care workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.*_
**Work Schedule:** Day - 8 Hours

**Work Type:** Part Time Temporary

FTE: 0.500000

**Bargaining Unit:** Non-Bargaining

**Exempt:** Yes

**Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Food Service Management, or related field. Valid verification statement by the Commission on Dietetic Registration indicating successful completion of academic or supervised practice requirements for eligibility to take the registration examination. Within six (6) months from hire, must obtain Registered Dietitian certification. One (1) to two (2) years of experience in public health or clinical nutrition, including experience in providing breastfeeding education, counseling, or related experience in a health care setting.

**Preferred Qualifications:** Registered Dietitian. Master's degree in Dietetic, Nutrition, or Public Health Nutrition. Current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member. Supervisory experience.

**Position** Nutritionist - WIC Program

**Category** Social Services

**Employment Type** Employee

**Location** Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Honolulu, HI