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Nutritionist RD

RWJBarnabas Health
Orange, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Req #: 0000198524

Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: RWJBH Community Health Project

Pay Range: $73,840.00 - $93,600.00 per year

Location:

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: Nutritionist RD

Location: Barnabas Health Corp

Department: RWJBH Community Health Project

Req#: 0000198524

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $73,840 – $93,600 Annual

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

This role will deliver group nutrition and culinary education programs at the RWJBH Food Hub located in Newark, NJ. The RWJBH Food Hub is a multi-use space centered around local food aggregation, nutrition education, social service access and community connectivity. The dietitian will empower and guide community members of all ages to embrace a healthy lifestyle through engaging programs and personalized support. This is a unique role which involves flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends to accommodate community needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic and visionary nutrition expert with experience in lifestyle medicine and community engagement.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics
  • The candidate should have strong understanding of the social determinants of health and public health issues.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a networked, community-driven environment.

Preferred

  • 2-3 years of experience of culinary skills and group nutrition education preferred

Certifications And Licenses Required

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.

Essential Job Functions

  • Design and lead interactive nutrition education and culinary workshops in the center’s teaching kitchen, engaging adults, children, families, college students, and seniors.
  • Utilize culinary skills to develop recipes for chronic disease prevention incorporating community preferences.
  • Guide groups and individuals to making positive behavior changes addressing health conditions and personal goals.
  • Collaborate with the hub’s center leadership to integrate nutrition education with food hub activities.
  • Participate in community events for health promotion and marketing.
  • Maintain and foster new relationships with community/partner organizations and key stakeholders.
  • Collection of metrics and data for monthly departmental reporting.

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.

Salary : $73,840 - $93,600

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