Nutritionist, Diabetes, Part Time-Day, Spmerville NJ

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part-time Nurtrionist in Somerville, NJ.  This position is for a Registered Dietitian who has expertise in diabetes, nutrition and diabetes self-management education. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Registered dietitian who has expertise in diabetes, nutrition and diabetes self-management education. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

Preferred:

• Diabetes education experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• RD, CDE or CDE eligible  
• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications as applicable

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions—remove when posting):

• Day Shift, 24 hours/week 
• Part Time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Assess patient/family nutritional and educational needs and learning abilities to maximize diabetes self-management skills
• Determines educational level and teaching material needs of individuals to appropriately develop educational plan
• Facilitates education of individual and groups with appropriate level to meet those in attendance
• Collaborates with the nursing staff and all members of the health care team in providing optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in diabetes through direct patient care activities.

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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