What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Nutritionist position at Hunterdon Health?
Position Summary:
Community Nutritionists provide medical nutrition therapy to outpatients, prepare and present nutrition programs and provide community outreach at health fairs and other events.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Documentation of Care
Education Classes
Community Outreach
Billing
Development of Nutrition Education Materials
Maintains Patient Safety
Qualifications:
Minimum Education -
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Food/Nutrition or related field
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Food/Nutrition or related field
Minimum Years of Experience –
Required: 2-3 years of clinical, community or outpatient services
Preferred: 3 or more years of clinical, community or outpatient services
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
Registered Dietitian
Preferred: Certified Diabetes Educator- After meeting 1000 hours of direct diabetes education, must sit for the CDE exam by the NCBDE within 8 months of completing the required time and hours.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities -
Required: Basic Computer Skills
Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation
Preferred: Computer: Excel, Powerpoint
Experience with group presentation/public speaking
Knowledge of diabetes self management training.
Eating Disorder experience preferred.
Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).
Salary : $29 - $36