Current Openings
Posted 5/1/22
Clinical Dietitian & Diet Tech w/ SIGN ON BONUS!
Job Description:
FULL TIME opportunities at Rhode Island and Bradley Hospital
Website to Position:
jobs.lifespan.org
Contact Name: Eliana Roque
Email: eroque1@lifespan.org
Address: 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Riverside, RI 02915
posted 4/7/22
WIC Assistant
Job Description:
Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the WIC Support Staff Supervisor, the WIC Assistant screens WIC applicants for eligibility, provides prospective participants with details about the WIC program rules and provides referrals to other appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, housing, food banks, or shelters. In addition, the WIC Assistant evaluates and attends to WIC participants’ needs both in person and by phone, and provides appropriate documentation and data entry into the WIC database.
Essential Functions:
1. Evaluate and attend to participants’ needs in person and by answering incoming calls, responding to voicemail messages, making daily appointment reminder calls and documenting appropriately.
2. Screen WIC applicants for eligibility and enter information into WIC database. Ensure that all required documentation is accurately completed as is appropriate. Acquaint prospective participants with the WIC program rules and answer questions they may have.
3. Perform intake measurements on participants’ including height and weight and hemoglobin tests.
4. Using approved material, provide Secondary Nutrition Education Contacts for participants and document appropriately
5. Provide referrals to WIC participants to appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, FIP, housing, food banks, shelters, etc.
6. Distribute WIC checks and ID folders to WIC participants and accurately explain the use of WIC benefits.
7. Process paperwork and communications with DOH and colleagues for special cases such as transferring participants and participants with complaints.
8. Process all Voter Registration documentation according to Board of Election Policies and Procedures.
9. Interpret for WIC nutritionists and other staff as is needed in approved languages.
10. Maintain check safety and accuracy, according to WIC procedure manual.
11. Maintain WIC office presentation and cleanliness as well as the security and maintenance of participant charts.
12. Maintain a sufficient supply of medical and office supplies.
13. Attend and actively participate in all required trainings and conferences for the WIC program, including Children’s Friend core training program as appropriate.
Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED required and at least one year of experience in an administrative support position.
• Must be able to collaborate professionally with staff to provide an outstanding level of service to WIC participants and attend to their needs.
• Must possess superb customer service and communication skills.
• Must have an intermediate level of proficiency with computers and in data entry.
• Experience working in a medical environment preferred.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Additional language proficiency preferred.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
• Under general supervision from the WIC Support Staff Supervisor.
Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street, Providence, Rhode Island United States 02903
posted 4/7/22
WIC/HS Nutritionist
Job Description: Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutritionist will provide culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend’s programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
2. Demonstrate effective leadership of Children’s Friend through a commitment to excellence, modeling for others, and building a culture of success. Identify specific opportunities for integration and collaboration throughout the agency and provide leadership to the process.
3. Collaborate across Head Start domains, WIC (internal and external sites), Children’s Friend and community based programs to ensure all clients receive appropriate services through the coordination of care and individualized referrals.
4. Creates, maintains and monitors proper documentation of student allergies and dietary restrictions, including the development of Individual Nutrition Plans.
5. Leads and actively participates in nutrition-related activities such as Active play class, cooking demonstrations, classroom activities and Farmer’s Market activities.
6. Ensures all WIC procedures and documentation standards are met (e.g. certification of all eligible WIC participants according to WIC policies and procedures, eligibility screening, special formula issuance, general food packaging maintenance, anthropometric measurements, etc.).
7. Ensures agency-wide compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus.
8. Documents services in client charts according to agency and program standards.
9. Serves as a nutritional resource for the agency and the community through consultation and training, including compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus.
10. Assists in the maintenance of the overall office cleanliness, answering and attending to phone calls, and other general client/office needs.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred.
• Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests is required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and a car to be used for work related tasks.
• The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
• Under general supervision from the Nutrition Supervisor.
Work Remotely:
•Both remote and onsite work required.
Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street, Providence, Rhode Island United States 02903
posted 3/25/22
Faculty/Supervised Experiential Learning Coordinator-Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Program
Job Description: Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Program. The director is responsible for the development, implementation, management, oversight and administration of the program. The director is responsible for achieving and maintaining program and discipline-specific accreditation as well as meeting all other applicable accreditation and licensing standards and adhering to university policies and practices.
Website to Position: https://jobs.jwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/495746/facultysupervised-experiential-learning-coordinatormaster-of-science-in-clinical-nutrition-dietetics-program
Contact Name: Kara Cucinotta
Email: kara.cucinotta@jwu.edu
Address: 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI United States 02903
posted 3/24/22
Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Program
Job Description: Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Program. The director is responsible for the development, implementation, management, oversight and administration of the program. The director is responsible for achieving and maintaining program and discipline-specific accreditation as well as meeting all other applicable accreditation and licensing standards and adhering to university policies and practices.
Website to Position
https://jobs.jwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/495745/director-of-the-master-of-science-in-clinical-nutrition-dietetics-program
Contact Name: Kara Cucinotta
Email: kara.cucinotta@jwu.edu
Address: 8 Abbott Park Place. Providence, RI 02903
Public Health Nutritionist
Job Description: This position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and independently, to review compliance with all regulatory areas; where needed providing subject matter expertise in the area of nutrition and dietary concerns. This position will be working in the Rhode Island Department of Health Center for Health Facilities Regulation to conduct state and federal surveys in federally certified and licensed health care facilities, conduct complaint inspections, and perform other duties as required. Please note: All interested applicants must utilize the RI website to submit applications. Applications and inquiries cannot be accepted via email.
Website to Position: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)
Contact Name: RIDOH Center for Health Facilities Regulations
Email: doh.ofr@health.ri.gov
Address 3 Capitol Hill. Providence , RI 02908
posted 3/11/22
Case Manager - Registered Dietitian
Job Summary: Assist members in navigating the health care system, ensuring access to evidenced based care. Educate, empower, and coordinate services for members to improve their health and well being. Facilitate communication between patient, provider, and health plan to ensure members receive the full benefit of integrated care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manage members through the healthcare delivery system; assess needs in order to identify appropriate interventions. Conduct telephonic or face to face health assessments to identify high risk or emerging risk members who would benefit from education and intervention. Facilitate communication between members, providers, and stakeholders to coordinate and implement action plans aimed at improving the members’ total health. Identify opportunities to impact claims expense trends for the all lines of business/or at the individual member level. Evaluate action plans by working with members, and collaborating with providers. Modify action plans as necessary. Monitor and evaluate patient services to ensure appropriate coordination of care. Collaborate with the Utilization Review process including pre-authorization, concurrent review, screening cases for quality of care issues, and discharge planning. . Promote member and provider satisfaction by demonstrating working knowledge of member benefits, including but not limited to health, disability, Employee Assistance or other plans/benefits available to the member Provide continuity and consistency of care by building positive relationships between the member and family, physicians, provider, care coordinator, and health care plan. Work collaboratively with the team and others necessary to develop and implement solutions. Identify barriers to performing job duties as well as opportunities for improvements. Exemplifying the corporate values in action through accountability, collaboration, integrity and respect in maintaining a high performance culture. Participate in department initiatives and projects. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education and Experience: Associate’s degree in Nursing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Unrestricted Rhode Island Nursing License and Unrestricted Massachusetts Nursing License, or unrestricted Registered Dietician License Three to five years experience in a medical/clinical environment or managed health plan Must obtain Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification within three years of employment* Applies to positions working with FEP product only Preferred Education, Additional Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Professional nursing certification Experience working in a managed care/health maintenance organization Bilingual
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: Knowledge of utilization management and/or coordination of care Knowledge of population health and chronic condition management principles Understanding of health care delivery system access points and services Ability to navigate the healthcare delivery system Good business acumen Knowledge of business process improvement techniques and strategies Excellent verbal and written communications and technical skills Negotiation skills Presentation skills Decision-making skills Good problem solving skills Ability to interface with employees at all levels Ability to effectively navigate ambiguous situations with limited direction Excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks Ability to handle multiple priorities/projects Strong time management skills
At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), diversity and inclusion are central to our core values and strengthen our ability to meet the challenges of today's healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information and gender identity or expression. The law requires an employer to post notices describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and genetic information and gender identity or expression. Please visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf to view the "EEO is the Law" poster.
Website to Position https://www.bcbsri.com/careers
Contact Name Erin Schyljuk
Email Erin.Schyljuk@bcbsri.org
Address: 500 Exchange Street. Providence, RI 02903
posted 2/28/22
Nutritionist
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable children in Rhode Island? Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture!
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutritionist will provide culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend’s programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program. 2. Demonstrate effective leadership of Children’s Friend through a commitment to excellence, modeling for others, and building a culture of success. Identify specific opportunities for integration and collaboration throughout the agency and provide leadership to the process.
3. Collaborate across Head Start domains, WIC (internal and external sites), Children’s Friend and community based programs to ensure all clients receive appropriate services through the coordination of care and individualized referrals.
4. Creates, maintains and monitors proper documentation of student allergies and dietary restrictions, including the development of Individual Nutrition Plans.
5. Leads and actively participates in nutrition-related activities such as Active play class, cooking demonstrations, classroom activities and Farmer’s Market activities.
6. Ensures all WIC procedures and documentation standards are met (e.g. certification of all eligible WIC participants according to WIC policies and procedures, eligibility screening, special formula issuance, general food packaging maintenance, anthroprometric measurements, etc.).
7. Ensures agency-wide compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus.
8. Documents services in client charts according to agency and program standards.
9. Serves as a nutritional resource for the agency and the community through consultation and training, including compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus.
10. Assists in the maintenance of the overall office cleanliness, answering and attending to phone calls, and other general client/office needs.
Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related degree. • Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred. • Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests is required. • Bilingual preferred. • Must have a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and a car to be used for work related tasks. • The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements. • Under general supervision from the Nutrition Supervisor. \Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street Providence, Rhode Island United States 02903
WIC Assistant
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable children in Rhode Island? Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture!
Job Summary: Under the direction of the WIC Support Staff Supervisor, the WIC Assistant screens WIC applicants for eligibility, provides prospective participants with details about the WIC program rules and provides referrals to other appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, housing, food banks, or shelters. In addition, the WIC Assistant evaluates and attends to WIC participants’ needs both in person and by phone, and provides appropriate documentation and data entry into the WIC database.
Essential Functions:
1. Evaluate and attend to participants’ needs in person and by answering incoming calls, responding to voicemail messages, making daily appointment reminder calls and documenting appropriately.
2. Screen WIC applicants for eligibility and enter information into WIC database. Ensure that all required documentation is accurately completed as is appropriate. Acquaint prospective participants with the WIC program rules and answer questions they may have.
3. Perform intake measurements on participants’ including height and weight and hemoglobin tests.
4. Using approved material, provide Secondary Nutrition Education Contacts for participants and document appropriately
5. Provide referrals to WIC participants to appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, FIP, housing, food banks, shelters, etc.
6. Distribute WIC checks and ID folders to WIC participants and accurately explain the use of WIC benefits.
7. Process paperwork and communications with DOH and colleagues for special cases such as transferring participants and participants with complaints.
8. Process all Voter Registration documentation according to Board of Election Policies and Procedures.
9. Interpret for WIC nutritionists and other staff as is needed in approved languages.
10. Maintain check safety and accuracy, according to WIC procedure manual.
11. Maintain WIC office presentation and cleanliness as well as the security and maintenance of participant charts.
12. Maintain a sufficient supply of medical and office supplies.
13. Attend and actively participate in all required trainings and conferences for the WIC program, including Children’s Friend core training program as appropriate.
Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED required and at least one year of experience in an administrative support position. • Must be able to collaborate professionally with staff to provide an outstanding level of service to WIC participants and attend to their needs. • Must possess superb customer service and communication skills. • Must have an intermediate level of proficiency with computers and in data entry. • Experience working in a medical environment preferred. • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. • Additional language proficiency preferred. • Successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements. • Under general supervision from the WIC Support Staff Supervisor. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street. Providence, Rhode Island United States 02903
posted 2/18/22
Registered Dietitian
Job Description Summary: Under the Direction of the Diabetes Program Coordinator, and as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, screens/levels patients for nutritional risk, assess nutritional status and develops/implements nutrition care plans for identified patients considering individual and age-specific requirements. The Diabetes & Nutrition Center Outpatient Clinical Dietitian reports to the Program Coordinator, Diabetes & Nutrition Center and collaborates with the Medical Director of Endocrinology and the Diabetes Program Director at SHCN. The Outpatient Clinical Dietitian monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition care plans and revises care plans as needed. Provides age-specific nutrition/diet/food-drug education to patients and/or family/caregivers consistent with the patient’s stage of learning top optimize patient compliance and outcomes. Teaches Diabetes self-management classes and participates in annual review of program material and curriculum. Provides for continuity of care and includes plans for follow up as appropriate utilizing resources as needed (health care team members and other providers, social service programs, etc.). Documents all nutrition interventions and maintains paperwork consistent with department and regulatory agency requirements. Provides copy of documentation to referring healthcare provider. Assists the Diabetes Program Coordinator in development, execution and documentation initiatives and stands of care. Participates on medical center committees as assigned. Please see website for additional details.
Qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition required, Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Education preferred. Minimum Experience: 3 years’ experience working with diverse patient populations in an ambulatory patient care setting preferred. Two years working in Outpatient diabetes education program.
Minimum skills/abilities: Mid-level clinical nutrition skills required Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to perform prescribed duties effectively required. Multilingual preferred; especially Spanish, Russian, Cantonese Certification/Licensure: Registered Dietitian required Commonwealth of Massachusetts License required Certified Diabetes Educator preferred and will be acquired within 6 months of hire.
Website to Position: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/steward/#/job/67879
Contact Name: Kimberly Hubbard
Email: kimberly.hubbard@steward.org
Address: 11 Nevins Street, Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
posted 1/28/22
Registered Dietitian-Outpatient
Job Description: We are searching for a Registered Dietitian – Outpatient responsible for developing nutrition care plans with established goals based on standards of care and sound scientific principles. Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary approach to achieve positive patient outcomes. Communicate effectively with patients and other providers both verbally and in the EMR. Provide functional and technical supervision to assigned department personnel and activities.
Website to Position: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/southcoast/#/job/15625
Email: tessiere@southcoast.org
Address 363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720
EFNEP Program Coordinator
Full time management position
Job Description: Coordinate with oversight the University of Rhode Island Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) statewide program based out of Providence, RI. Hire, train, and oversee the performance management of a small team of Community Nutrition Assistants (CNAs) to ensure that programming is delivered effectively with high fidelity and that federal program priorities are met. Lead policy, systems and environmental (PSE) changes that complement the direct education of EFNEP CNAs to improve the health of Rhode Island’s low-income families and youth. Support the State EFNEP Coordinator with federal program reporting requirements including data management.
Website to Position: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/9236
Contact Name: Kate Balestracci
Email: katebr@uri.edu
Address: 80 Washington Street, Room 300, Providence, RI 02903
posted 1/11/22
Nutritionist
Job Description: Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Under the direction of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutritionist will provide culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street, Providence, RI United States 02903
posted 12/9/21
Dietary Assistant
Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Food Services Supervisor performs a variety of duties involved in the preparation of food for children and staff.
Website to Position: jobs.lifespan.org
Contact Name: Katie Rioux
Email: krioux1@lifespan.org
Address 1011 Veterans Memorial Park way, Riverside , Ma 02591
posted 11/23/21
Clinical Dietitian
SIGN ON BONUS OPPORTUNITY!
Job Description: Provides nutritional care to hospitalized pediatric patients and outpatients throughout their lifespan with consideration of human developmental stages from birth to adolescence.
Website to Position: https://jobs.lifespan.org/search/jobdetails/clinical-dietitian/914e7cea-f0fc-4fe0-80f9-34fca3b49eaa?utm_campaign=ss_email
Contact Name: Eliana Roque
Email: eroque1@lifespan.org
Address: 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Riverside, RI 02915
WIC Nutritionist
Job Description: Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under the supervision of the senior nutritionist, including all aspects of: * Anthropometric and hematological data collection. * Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription. * Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education. * Documentation and data entry. * Referrals to other health and social services. * Follow up nutrition education. 2. Participates in planning, development and evaluation of: * Educational materials and group nutrition education sessions. * Participant counseling and education strategies. * Nutrition in-services and outreach activities * Nutrition policies. 3. Assists senior nutritionist in: *Training paraprofessional WIC staff * Conducting quality assurance activities. 4. Communicates with health care community on issues pertaining to participant needs. 5. Provides nutrition care for low-risk applicants and participants as needed. 6. Performs other duties as needed, including: * Assisting in the training of CPA Is and IIs. * Quality assurance activities. Please send application/ resume to: Human Resource Department Greater New Bedford Health Center
Website to Position: www.gnbchc.org
Contact Name: Darlene Dymsza
Email: ddymsza@gnbchc.org
Address: 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA United States 02740
posted 11/4/21
Clinical Dietitian
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Job Description
Provides nutrition care to inpatients and outpatients through assessment and nutrition care plans. provides resources for nutrition information.
1. Patient care and development
1.1 assesses patients and documents a plan
2. Patient nutritional education
2.1 nutritional counseling to inpatients and outpatients
3. Visit and evaluate patient
3.1 conducts meal rounds daily
4. Training programs
4.1 attends all license programs
5. Meets department goals and objectives
5.1 supports hospital mission, policies and procedures
EDUCATION Must have a bachelor's degree in nutritionMust have completed and maintained requirements for Dietetic Registration (RD) EXPERIENCE One year experience as a clinical dietitian preferred.
LICENSURE RI license Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialed American Dietetic Association Membership preferred
Website to Position
https://jobs.ynhhs.org/jobs/43205?lang=en-us
Contact Name: Paige Seletsky
Email: paige.seletsky@ynhh.org
Address: 25 wells st., westerly, rhode island united states 02891
URI/DOC part-time Dietitian
Job Description
URI and the State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections are collaborating to provide superior nutrition services to the incarcerated men and women at the Adult Correctional Institute. This unique position is a part-time, flexible one, up to 15 hours/week, in the safe and secure location of the medical dispensary . Responsibilities include individual counseling of inmates with a variety of disease states and management of medical diets. Salary range is $26-28/hour.
Contact Name: Linda Sebelia
Email: sebelia@uri.edu
Full-Time Outpatient Dietitian
Job Description
Join a team of outpatient dietitians for ongoing support and training! Counsel and educate patients and their families (when applicable), on nutrition, eating habits and lifestyle changes appropriate for their specific health conditions and goals. Conditions including, but not limited to: cardiovascular disease, diabetes management, gastrointestinal disorders, weight concerns, pediatric health and performance nutrition. Collaborate with physicians, therapists and other health care practitioners in order to provide optimal patient care. Interest in learning about and growing skills in providing weight neutral care. Show flexibility and adaptability with an ever changing patient work load and office environment. Please email resume if interested.
Website to Position
www.evolutionRD.com
Contact Name: Emily DelConte
Email: emilyd@evolutionrd.com
Address: 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02914
posted 9/3/21
Weight Management Outpatient Dietitian
Part time (20 hour) position in East Greenwich. Includes some Saturday mornings. Work with patients in a medically-supervised, interdisciplinary weight management program. RD will work with patients individually as well as in the group setting. RD must be personable and comfortable facilitating groups, both in person and via Zoom platform. RD should possess skills in creating PowerPoints and patient education materials. Job requisition number = 20266.
Contact: Brenda Katzanek, brenda.katzanek@lifespan.org, Address: 1377 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI USA 02818
Learn more and apply here
Part-time Research Dietitian
This position would involve work on a grant which examines the effectiveness of a tailored behavioral weight control intervention for adolescents with obesity. The intervention is delivered by both an RD-level interventionist and a psychologist.
Qualifications: An RD with experience delivering group-based interventions to adolescents / youth.
Position details: 7-8 hours per week at $40-50/hour depending on experience. There would be training in the curriculum and then collaboration with a psychologist in the delivery of the intervention (likely one evening a week). This is a four year grant, but a four year commitment is not required to apply.
Contact if interested: Whitney Evans PhD, RD at whitney_evans@brown.edu or phone: 401-793-8379
Community Outreach Coordinator
Job Description
Conducts community outreach, education, and support to health and social service organizations, schools, and other community groups throughout Washington County to carry out the goals and strategies of the South County Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds Collaborative. Work with Project Director and Collaborative partners to facilitate the implementation of evidence-informed childhood obesity and mental health prevention programs in area health centers, physician practices, and other designated social service and community settings. Minimum requirements include education and experience in community health, as evidenced by BA/ BS in health related field, and 2-5 years directly related experience. Familiarity with Washington County and existing resources. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills ( both written and oral).
Website to Position
https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/southcounty/#/job/8820
Contact Name
Susan Orban
sorban@southcountyhealth.org
Address
100 Kenyon Avenue
Wakefield, RI USA 02879
posted 6/17/2021
Clinical Dietitian & Diet Tech w/ SIGN ON BONUS!
Job Description:
FULL TIME opportunities at Rhode Island and Bradley Hospital
Website to Position:
jobs.lifespan.org
Contact Name: Eliana Roque
Email: eroque1@lifespan.org
Address: 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Riverside, RI 02915
posted 4/7/22
WIC Assistant
Job Description:
Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the WIC Support Staff Supervisor, the WIC Assistant screens WIC applicants for eligibility, provides prospective participants with details about the WIC program rules and provides referrals to other appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, housing, food banks, or shelters. In addition, the WIC Assistant evaluates and attends to WIC participants’ needs both in person and by phone, and provides appropriate documentation and data entry into the WIC database.
Essential Functions:
1. Evaluate and attend to participants’ needs in person and by answering incoming calls, responding to voicemail messages, making daily appointment reminder calls and documenting appropriately.
2. Screen WIC applicants for eligibility and enter information into WIC database. Ensure that all required documentation is accurately completed as is appropriate. Acquaint prospective participants with the WIC program rules and answer questions they may have.
3. Perform intake measurements on participants’ including height and weight and hemoglobin tests.
4. Using approved material, provide Secondary Nutrition Education Contacts for participants and document appropriately
5. Provide referrals to WIC participants to appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, FIP, housing, food banks, shelters, etc.
6. Distribute WIC checks and ID folders to WIC participants and accurately explain the use of WIC benefits.
7. Process paperwork and communications with DOH and colleagues for special cases such as transferring participants and participants with complaints.
8. Process all Voter Registration documentation according to Board of Election Policies and Procedures.
9. Interpret for WIC nutritionists and other staff as is needed in approved languages.
10. Maintain check safety and accuracy, according to WIC procedure manual.
11. Maintain WIC office presentation and cleanliness as well as the security and maintenance of participant charts.
12. Maintain a sufficient supply of medical and office supplies.
13. Attend and actively participate in all required trainings and conferences for the WIC program, including Children’s Friend core training program as appropriate.
Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED required and at least one year of experience in an administrative support position.
• Must be able to collaborate professionally with staff to provide an outstanding level of service to WIC participants and attend to their needs.
• Must possess superb customer service and communication skills.
• Must have an intermediate level of proficiency with computers and in data entry.
• Experience working in a medical environment preferred.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Additional language proficiency preferred.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
• Under general supervision from the WIC Support Staff Supervisor.
Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street, Providence, Rhode Island United States 02903
posted 4/7/22
WIC/HS Nutritionist
Job Description: Full time new employees who are hired between April 1, 2022, and August 31, 2022 are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus! Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutritionist will provide culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend’s programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
2. Demonstrate effective leadership of Children’s Friend through a commitment to excellence, modeling for others, and building a culture of success. Identify specific opportunities for integration and collaboration throughout the agency and provide leadership to the process.
3. Collaborate across Head Start domains, WIC (internal and external sites), Children’s Friend and community based programs to ensure all clients receive appropriate services through the coordination of care and individualized referrals.
4. Creates, maintains and monitors proper documentation of student allergies and dietary restrictions, including the development of Individual Nutrition Plans.
5. Leads and actively participates in nutrition-related activities such as Active play class, cooking demonstrations, classroom activities and Farmer’s Market activities.
6. Ensures all WIC procedures and documentation standards are met (e.g. certification of all eligible WIC participants according to WIC policies and procedures, eligibility screening, special formula issuance, general food packaging maintenance, anthropometric measurements, etc.).
7. Ensures agency-wide compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus.
8. Documents services in client charts according to agency and program standards.
9. Serves as a nutritional resource for the agency and the community through consultation and training, including compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus.
10. Assists in the maintenance of the overall office cleanliness, answering and attending to phone calls, and other general client/office needs.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred.
• Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests is required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and a car to be used for work related tasks.
• The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
• Under general supervision from the Nutrition Supervisor.
Work Remotely:
•Both remote and onsite work required.
Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street, Providence, Rhode Island United States 02903
posted 3/25/22
Faculty/Supervised Experiential Learning Coordinator-Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Program
Job Description: Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Program. The director is responsible for the development, implementation, management, oversight and administration of the program. The director is responsible for achieving and maintaining program and discipline-specific accreditation as well as meeting all other applicable accreditation and licensing standards and adhering to university policies and practices.
Website to Position: https://jobs.jwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/495746/facultysupervised-experiential-learning-coordinatormaster-of-science-in-clinical-nutrition-dietetics-program
Contact Name: Kara Cucinotta
Email: kara.cucinotta@jwu.edu
Address: 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI United States 02903
posted 3/24/22
Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Program
Job Description: Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Program. The director is responsible for the development, implementation, management, oversight and administration of the program. The director is responsible for achieving and maintaining program and discipline-specific accreditation as well as meeting all other applicable accreditation and licensing standards and adhering to university policies and practices.
Website to Position
https://jobs.jwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/495745/director-of-the-master-of-science-in-clinical-nutrition-dietetics-program
Contact Name: Kara Cucinotta
Email: kara.cucinotta@jwu.edu
Address: 8 Abbott Park Place. Providence, RI 02903
Public Health Nutritionist
Job Description: This position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and independently, to review compliance with all regulatory areas; where needed providing subject matter expertise in the area of nutrition and dietary concerns. This position will be working in the Rhode Island Department of Health Center for Health Facilities Regulation to conduct state and federal surveys in federally certified and licensed health care facilities, conduct complaint inspections, and perform other duties as required. Please note: All interested applicants must utilize the RI website to submit applications. Applications and inquiries cannot be accepted via email.
Website to Position: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)
Contact Name: RIDOH Center for Health Facilities Regulations
Email: doh.ofr@health.ri.gov
Address 3 Capitol Hill. Providence , RI 02908
posted 3/11/22
Case Manager - Registered Dietitian
Job Summary: Assist members in navigating the health care system, ensuring access to evidenced based care. Educate, empower, and coordinate services for members to improve their health and well being. Facilitate communication between patient, provider, and health plan to ensure members receive the full benefit of integrated care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manage members through the healthcare delivery system; assess needs in order to identify appropriate interventions. Conduct telephonic or face to face health assessments to identify high risk or emerging risk members who would benefit from education and intervention. Facilitate communication between members, providers, and stakeholders to coordinate and implement action plans aimed at improving the members’ total health. Identify opportunities to impact claims expense trends for the all lines of business/or at the individual member level. Evaluate action plans by working with members, and collaborating with providers. Modify action plans as necessary. Monitor and evaluate patient services to ensure appropriate coordination of care. Collaborate with the Utilization Review process including pre-authorization, concurrent review, screening cases for quality of care issues, and discharge planning. . Promote member and provider satisfaction by demonstrating working knowledge of member benefits, including but not limited to health, disability, Employee Assistance or other plans/benefits available to the member Provide continuity and consistency of care by building positive relationships between the member and family, physicians, provider, care coordinator, and health care plan. Work collaboratively with the team and others necessary to develop and implement solutions. Identify barriers to performing job duties as well as opportunities for improvements. Exemplifying the corporate values in action through accountability, collaboration, integrity and respect in maintaining a high performance culture. Participate in department initiatives and projects. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education and Experience: Associate’s degree in Nursing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Unrestricted Rhode Island Nursing License and Unrestricted Massachusetts Nursing License, or unrestricted Registered Dietician License Three to five years experience in a medical/clinical environment or managed health plan Must obtain Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification within three years of employment* Applies to positions working with FEP product only Preferred Education, Additional Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Professional nursing certification Experience working in a managed care/health maintenance organization Bilingual
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: Knowledge of utilization management and/or coordination of care Knowledge of population health and chronic condition management principles Understanding of health care delivery system access points and services Ability to navigate the healthcare delivery system Good business acumen Knowledge of business process improvement techniques and strategies Excellent verbal and written communications and technical skills Negotiation skills Presentation skills Decision-making skills Good problem solving skills Ability to interface with employees at all levels Ability to effectively navigate ambiguous situations with limited direction Excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks Ability to handle multiple priorities/projects Strong time management skills
At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), diversity and inclusion are central to our core values and strengthen our ability to meet the challenges of today's healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information and gender identity or expression. The law requires an employer to post notices describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and genetic information and gender identity or expression. Please visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf to view the "EEO is the Law" poster.
Website to Position https://www.bcbsri.com/careers
Contact Name Erin Schyljuk
Email Erin.Schyljuk@bcbsri.org
Address: 500 Exchange Street. Providence, RI 02903
posted 2/28/22
Nutritionist
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable children in Rhode Island? Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture!
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutritionist will provide culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend’s programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program. 2. Demonstrate effective leadership of Children’s Friend through a commitment to excellence, modeling for others, and building a culture of success. Identify specific opportunities for integration and collaboration throughout the agency and provide leadership to the process.
3. Collaborate across Head Start domains, WIC (internal and external sites), Children’s Friend and community based programs to ensure all clients receive appropriate services through the coordination of care and individualized referrals.
4. Creates, maintains and monitors proper documentation of student allergies and dietary restrictions, including the development of Individual Nutrition Plans.
5. Leads and actively participates in nutrition-related activities such as Active play class, cooking demonstrations, classroom activities and Farmer’s Market activities.
6. Ensures all WIC procedures and documentation standards are met (e.g. certification of all eligible WIC participants according to WIC policies and procedures, eligibility screening, special formula issuance, general food packaging maintenance, anthroprometric measurements, etc.).
7. Ensures agency-wide compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus.
8. Documents services in client charts according to agency and program standards.
9. Serves as a nutritional resource for the agency and the community through consultation and training, including compliance with Food Safety Procedures and menus.
10. Assists in the maintenance of the overall office cleanliness, answering and attending to phone calls, and other general client/office needs.
Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related degree. • Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred. • Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests is required. • Bilingual preferred. • Must have a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and a car to be used for work related tasks. • The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements. • Under general supervision from the Nutrition Supervisor. \Work Remotely: • Both remote and onsite work required. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street Providence, Rhode Island United States 02903
WIC Assistant
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable children in Rhode Island? Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture!
Job Summary: Under the direction of the WIC Support Staff Supervisor, the WIC Assistant screens WIC applicants for eligibility, provides prospective participants with details about the WIC program rules and provides referrals to other appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, housing, food banks, or shelters. In addition, the WIC Assistant evaluates and attends to WIC participants’ needs both in person and by phone, and provides appropriate documentation and data entry into the WIC database.
Essential Functions:
1. Evaluate and attend to participants’ needs in person and by answering incoming calls, responding to voicemail messages, making daily appointment reminder calls and documenting appropriately.
2. Screen WIC applicants for eligibility and enter information into WIC database. Ensure that all required documentation is accurately completed as is appropriate. Acquaint prospective participants with the WIC program rules and answer questions they may have.
3. Perform intake measurements on participants’ including height and weight and hemoglobin tests.
4. Using approved material, provide Secondary Nutrition Education Contacts for participants and document appropriately
5. Provide referrals to WIC participants to appropriate services as needed; i.e. social work, home visiting nurses, FIP, housing, food banks, shelters, etc.
6. Distribute WIC checks and ID folders to WIC participants and accurately explain the use of WIC benefits.
7. Process paperwork and communications with DOH and colleagues for special cases such as transferring participants and participants with complaints.
8. Process all Voter Registration documentation according to Board of Election Policies and Procedures.
9. Interpret for WIC nutritionists and other staff as is needed in approved languages.
10. Maintain check safety and accuracy, according to WIC procedure manual.
11. Maintain WIC office presentation and cleanliness as well as the security and maintenance of participant charts.
12. Maintain a sufficient supply of medical and office supplies.
13. Attend and actively participate in all required trainings and conferences for the WIC program, including Children’s Friend core training program as appropriate.
Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED required and at least one year of experience in an administrative support position. • Must be able to collaborate professionally with staff to provide an outstanding level of service to WIC participants and attend to their needs. • Must possess superb customer service and communication skills. • Must have an intermediate level of proficiency with computers and in data entry. • Experience working in a medical environment preferred. • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. • Additional language proficiency preferred. • Successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements. • Under general supervision from the WIC Support Staff Supervisor. Children’s Friend is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@cfsri.org
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street. Providence, Rhode Island United States 02903
posted 2/18/22
Registered Dietitian
Job Description Summary: Under the Direction of the Diabetes Program Coordinator, and as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, screens/levels patients for nutritional risk, assess nutritional status and develops/implements nutrition care plans for identified patients considering individual and age-specific requirements. The Diabetes & Nutrition Center Outpatient Clinical Dietitian reports to the Program Coordinator, Diabetes & Nutrition Center and collaborates with the Medical Director of Endocrinology and the Diabetes Program Director at SHCN. The Outpatient Clinical Dietitian monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition care plans and revises care plans as needed. Provides age-specific nutrition/diet/food-drug education to patients and/or family/caregivers consistent with the patient’s stage of learning top optimize patient compliance and outcomes. Teaches Diabetes self-management classes and participates in annual review of program material and curriculum. Provides for continuity of care and includes plans for follow up as appropriate utilizing resources as needed (health care team members and other providers, social service programs, etc.). Documents all nutrition interventions and maintains paperwork consistent with department and regulatory agency requirements. Provides copy of documentation to referring healthcare provider. Assists the Diabetes Program Coordinator in development, execution and documentation initiatives and stands of care. Participates on medical center committees as assigned. Please see website for additional details.
Qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition required, Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Education preferred. Minimum Experience: 3 years’ experience working with diverse patient populations in an ambulatory patient care setting preferred. Two years working in Outpatient diabetes education program.
Minimum skills/abilities: Mid-level clinical nutrition skills required Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to perform prescribed duties effectively required. Multilingual preferred; especially Spanish, Russian, Cantonese Certification/Licensure: Registered Dietitian required Commonwealth of Massachusetts License required Certified Diabetes Educator preferred and will be acquired within 6 months of hire.
Website to Position: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/steward/#/job/67879
Contact Name: Kimberly Hubbard
Email: kimberly.hubbard@steward.org
Address: 11 Nevins Street, Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
posted 1/28/22
Registered Dietitian-Outpatient
Job Description: We are searching for a Registered Dietitian – Outpatient responsible for developing nutrition care plans with established goals based on standards of care and sound scientific principles. Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary approach to achieve positive patient outcomes. Communicate effectively with patients and other providers both verbally and in the EMR. Provide functional and technical supervision to assigned department personnel and activities.
Website to Position: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/southcoast/#/job/15625
Email: tessiere@southcoast.org
Address 363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720
EFNEP Program Coordinator
Full time management position
Job Description: Coordinate with oversight the University of Rhode Island Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) statewide program based out of Providence, RI. Hire, train, and oversee the performance management of a small team of Community Nutrition Assistants (CNAs) to ensure that programming is delivered effectively with high fidelity and that federal program priorities are met. Lead policy, systems and environmental (PSE) changes that complement the direct education of EFNEP CNAs to improve the health of Rhode Island’s low-income families and youth. Support the State EFNEP Coordinator with federal program reporting requirements including data management.
Website to Position: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/9236
Contact Name: Kate Balestracci
Email: katebr@uri.edu
Address: 80 Washington Street, Room 300, Providence, RI 02903
posted 1/11/22
Nutritionist
Job Description: Join the Children's Friend family, where we offer excellent benefits and work culture! Under the direction of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutritionist will provide culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
Website to Position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8beb3b40-ca6b-4d43-bf80-f2dec8b14bfa&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
Contact Name: Cha Lee
Email: clee@cfsri.org
Address: 153 Summer Street, Providence, RI United States 02903
posted 12/9/21
Dietary Assistant
Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Food Services Supervisor performs a variety of duties involved in the preparation of food for children and staff.
Website to Position: jobs.lifespan.org
Contact Name: Katie Rioux
Email: krioux1@lifespan.org
Address 1011 Veterans Memorial Park way, Riverside , Ma 02591
posted 11/23/21
Clinical Dietitian
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Job Description: Provides nutritional care to hospitalized pediatric patients and outpatients throughout their lifespan with consideration of human developmental stages from birth to adolescence.
Website to Position: https://jobs.lifespan.org/search/jobdetails/clinical-dietitian/914e7cea-f0fc-4fe0-80f9-34fca3b49eaa?utm_campaign=ss_email
Contact Name: Eliana Roque
Email: eroque1@lifespan.org
Address: 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Riverside, RI 02915
WIC Nutritionist
Job Description: Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under the supervision of the senior nutritionist, including all aspects of: * Anthropometric and hematological data collection. * Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription. * Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education. * Documentation and data entry. * Referrals to other health and social services. * Follow up nutrition education. 2. Participates in planning, development and evaluation of: * Educational materials and group nutrition education sessions. * Participant counseling and education strategies. * Nutrition in-services and outreach activities * Nutrition policies. 3. Assists senior nutritionist in: *Training paraprofessional WIC staff * Conducting quality assurance activities. 4. Communicates with health care community on issues pertaining to participant needs. 5. Provides nutrition care for low-risk applicants and participants as needed. 6. Performs other duties as needed, including: * Assisting in the training of CPA Is and IIs. * Quality assurance activities. Please send application/ resume to: Human Resource Department Greater New Bedford Health Center
Website to Position: www.gnbchc.org
Contact Name: Darlene Dymsza
Email: ddymsza@gnbchc.org
Address: 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA United States 02740
posted 11/4/21
Clinical Dietitian
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Job Description
Provides nutrition care to inpatients and outpatients through assessment and nutrition care plans. provides resources for nutrition information.
1. Patient care and development
1.1 assesses patients and documents a plan
2. Patient nutritional education
2.1 nutritional counseling to inpatients and outpatients
3. Visit and evaluate patient
3.1 conducts meal rounds daily
4. Training programs
4.1 attends all license programs
5. Meets department goals and objectives
5.1 supports hospital mission, policies and procedures
EDUCATION Must have a bachelor's degree in nutritionMust have completed and maintained requirements for Dietetic Registration (RD) EXPERIENCE One year experience as a clinical dietitian preferred.
LICENSURE RI license Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialed American Dietetic Association Membership preferred
Website to Position
https://jobs.ynhhs.org/jobs/43205?lang=en-us
Contact Name: Paige Seletsky
Email: paige.seletsky@ynhh.org
Address: 25 wells st., westerly, rhode island united states 02891
URI/DOC part-time Dietitian
Job Description
URI and the State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections are collaborating to provide superior nutrition services to the incarcerated men and women at the Adult Correctional Institute. This unique position is a part-time, flexible one, up to 15 hours/week, in the safe and secure location of the medical dispensary . Responsibilities include individual counseling of inmates with a variety of disease states and management of medical diets. Salary range is $26-28/hour.
Contact Name: Linda Sebelia
Email: sebelia@uri.edu
Full-Time Outpatient Dietitian
Job Description
Join a team of outpatient dietitians for ongoing support and training! Counsel and educate patients and their families (when applicable), on nutrition, eating habits and lifestyle changes appropriate for their specific health conditions and goals. Conditions including, but not limited to: cardiovascular disease, diabetes management, gastrointestinal disorders, weight concerns, pediatric health and performance nutrition. Collaborate with physicians, therapists and other health care practitioners in order to provide optimal patient care. Interest in learning about and growing skills in providing weight neutral care. Show flexibility and adaptability with an ever changing patient work load and office environment. Please email resume if interested.
Website to Position
www.evolutionRD.com
Contact Name: Emily DelConte
Email: emilyd@evolutionrd.com
Address: 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02914
posted 9/3/21
Weight Management Outpatient Dietitian
Part time (20 hour) position in East Greenwich. Includes some Saturday mornings. Work with patients in a medically-supervised, interdisciplinary weight management program. RD will work with patients individually as well as in the group setting. RD must be personable and comfortable facilitating groups, both in person and via Zoom platform. RD should possess skills in creating PowerPoints and patient education materials. Job requisition number = 20266.
Contact: Brenda Katzanek, brenda.katzanek@lifespan.org, Address: 1377 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI USA 02818
Learn more and apply here
Part-time Research Dietitian
This position would involve work on a grant which examines the effectiveness of a tailored behavioral weight control intervention for adolescents with obesity. The intervention is delivered by both an RD-level interventionist and a psychologist.
Qualifications: An RD with experience delivering group-based interventions to adolescents / youth.
Position details: 7-8 hours per week at $40-50/hour depending on experience. There would be training in the curriculum and then collaboration with a psychologist in the delivery of the intervention (likely one evening a week). This is a four year grant, but a four year commitment is not required to apply.
Contact if interested: Whitney Evans PhD, RD at whitney_evans@brown.edu or phone: 401-793-8379
Community Outreach Coordinator
Job Description
Conducts community outreach, education, and support to health and social service organizations, schools, and other community groups throughout Washington County to carry out the goals and strategies of the South County Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds Collaborative. Work with Project Director and Collaborative partners to facilitate the implementation of evidence-informed childhood obesity and mental health prevention programs in area health centers, physician practices, and other designated social service and community settings. Minimum requirements include education and experience in community health, as evidenced by BA/ BS in health related field, and 2-5 years directly related experience. Familiarity with Washington County and existing resources. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills ( both written and oral).
Website to Position
https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/southcounty/#/job/8820
Contact Name
Susan Orban
sorban@southcountyhealth.org
Address
100 Kenyon Avenue
Wakefield, RI USA 02879
posted 6/17/2021
Nutritionist
Job Description
WE ARE HIRING…. CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services. JOB SUMMARY Provides nutrition information and education materials designed to improve health status, achieve position change in dietary habits and emphasize relationships between nutrition and health, all in keeping with the individual’s personal, cultural, and socioeconomic preferences as related to Head Start performance standards.
Website to Position
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/600315
Contact Name
LyAsia Shirden
lshirden@comcap.org
Address: 311 Doric Ave. Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
posted 6/17/2021
Job Description
WE ARE HIRING…. CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services. JOB SUMMARY Provides nutrition information and education materials designed to improve health status, achieve position change in dietary habits and emphasize relationships between nutrition and health, all in keeping with the individual’s personal, cultural, and socioeconomic preferences as related to Head Start performance standards.
Website to Position
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/600315
Contact Name
LyAsia Shirden
lshirden@comcap.org
Address: 311 Doric Ave. Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
posted 6/17/2021
WIC Nutritionist – Bilingual English/Spanish
Job Description: Meeting Street is a non-profit organization established in 1946 that is dedicated to providing services to children and families, learn more at https://www.meetingstreet.org/ Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a federally funded state program offering support to pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women with children up to age 5.
Meeting Street supports over 1000 families annually in the Providence area operating in two Providence locations in our Eddy Street campus and Broad Street office. In this role, you will: Provide basic nutritional education and consultation services to English-speaking and Spanish-speaking pregnant mothers, mothers, and their children under age 5 with the goal of promoting healthy development and well-being Build trusting relationships to partner effectively with parents, children, and extended families. Create Nutritional Education Plans for families based on their individual needs. Encourage breastfeeding as the healthiest option for mother and baby, and provide support to mothers throughout the breastfeeding experience. Perform physical assessment of clients through measuring height, weight, and hemoglobin, and determine risk eligibility per program guidelines. Ensure correct issuance of benefits to eWIC cards and enter all data into the digital tracking system Identify family needs beyond the scope of the WIC program and make referrals to other Rhode Island-based community and family resources. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in providing clinical care and assessment of clients
Scheduled Hours: This is a full-tine benefit eligible position working forty (40) hours weekly Monday – Friday: 4 weekly daytime shifts 8:00am – 4:00pm, 1 weekly evening shift 11:00am – 7:00pm
Your Skills: You are fully bilingual (read, write, speak, translate) in both English and Spanish languages. You have knowledge of nutritional needs specific to expecting mothers, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under age 5. You can convey your nutritional knowledge at a basic and approachable level to meet clients where they are. You have a customer service focus and provide services empathetically, non-judgmentally and respectfully. You have time management skills to keep appointments on track and on-time, completing visits both thoroughly and efficiently. You report accurately on the status of clients, their questions, and addressing family goals in your documentation You are a team-player who can be counted on to do your part, communicate important information to your team members, and demonstrate strong follow-up to provide continuity of care
More About You: You are driven to provide support to underserved populations with a high level of needs, and you align with Meeting Street’s mission to support and empower children and families You have respect and understanding for diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, and family structures, and are passionate about being part of and supporting a diverse community. You model our agency’s values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence in all of your actions and communication.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related area. Experience providing support to high need populations. Meeting Street is committed to ideals of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, learning and creating an anti-racist work culture. Meeting Street is a non-profit organization offering a high-coverage, low-cost benefits package to employees working thirty or more hours weekly. Our package includes health, dental and vision insurance, FSA, Paid Time Off, 403b Retirement Plan and more.
Website to Application: https://meetingstreet.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/e54f5a6a-773b-3804-507e-3f0e9787a4f0/apply?source=1630080-CS-43466
Contact Name: Dayna Kingsland dkingsland@meetingstreet.org
Address: Meeting Street, 1000 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island United States 02905
Posted 6/17/2021
Job Description: Meeting Street is a non-profit organization established in 1946 that is dedicated to providing services to children and families, learn more at https://www.meetingstreet.org/ Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a federally funded state program offering support to pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women with children up to age 5.
Meeting Street supports over 1000 families annually in the Providence area operating in two Providence locations in our Eddy Street campus and Broad Street office. In this role, you will: Provide basic nutritional education and consultation services to English-speaking and Spanish-speaking pregnant mothers, mothers, and their children under age 5 with the goal of promoting healthy development and well-being Build trusting relationships to partner effectively with parents, children, and extended families. Create Nutritional Education Plans for families based on their individual needs. Encourage breastfeeding as the healthiest option for mother and baby, and provide support to mothers throughout the breastfeeding experience. Perform physical assessment of clients through measuring height, weight, and hemoglobin, and determine risk eligibility per program guidelines. Ensure correct issuance of benefits to eWIC cards and enter all data into the digital tracking system Identify family needs beyond the scope of the WIC program and make referrals to other Rhode Island-based community and family resources. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in providing clinical care and assessment of clients
Scheduled Hours: This is a full-tine benefit eligible position working forty (40) hours weekly Monday – Friday: 4 weekly daytime shifts 8:00am – 4:00pm, 1 weekly evening shift 11:00am – 7:00pm
Your Skills: You are fully bilingual (read, write, speak, translate) in both English and Spanish languages. You have knowledge of nutritional needs specific to expecting mothers, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under age 5. You can convey your nutritional knowledge at a basic and approachable level to meet clients where they are. You have a customer service focus and provide services empathetically, non-judgmentally and respectfully. You have time management skills to keep appointments on track and on-time, completing visits both thoroughly and efficiently. You report accurately on the status of clients, their questions, and addressing family goals in your documentation You are a team-player who can be counted on to do your part, communicate important information to your team members, and demonstrate strong follow-up to provide continuity of care
More About You: You are driven to provide support to underserved populations with a high level of needs, and you align with Meeting Street’s mission to support and empower children and families You have respect and understanding for diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, and family structures, and are passionate about being part of and supporting a diverse community. You model our agency’s values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence in all of your actions and communication.
What you need: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related area. Experience providing support to high need populations. Meeting Street is committed to ideals of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, learning and creating an anti-racist work culture. Meeting Street is a non-profit organization offering a high-coverage, low-cost benefits package to employees working thirty or more hours weekly. Our package includes health, dental and vision insurance, FSA, Paid Time Off, 403b Retirement Plan and more.
Website to Application: https://meetingstreet.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/e54f5a6a-773b-3804-507e-3f0e9787a4f0/apply?source=1630080-CS-43466
Contact Name: Dayna Kingsland dkingsland@meetingstreet.org
Address: Meeting Street, 1000 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island United States 02905
Posted 6/17/2021
Private Practice RD-Nutrition Counseling (Flexible hours)
Job Description
Knowledge and Experience in Eating Disorders is a plus, Knowledge of Intuitive Eating principles and non-diet approach. Alignment with weight inclusive and Health at Every Size paradigm, Flexible hours (can work days, evenings and weekends). Eager to expand and grow with the practice. Comfortable collaborating with other health care providers. Contracted with insurance companies is a plus (we can help with that process if not already contracted).
To apply please send cover letter and resume to Adriana Brayman at abrayman5@gmail.com
Address: 110 Main Street East Greenwich , RI United States 0289
www.unconditionalnutritionri.com
Job Description
Knowledge and Experience in Eating Disorders is a plus, Knowledge of Intuitive Eating principles and non-diet approach. Alignment with weight inclusive and Health at Every Size paradigm, Flexible hours (can work days, evenings and weekends). Eager to expand and grow with the practice. Comfortable collaborating with other health care providers. Contracted with insurance companies is a plus (we can help with that process if not already contracted).
To apply please send cover letter and resume to Adriana Brayman at abrayman5@gmail.com
Address: 110 Main Street East Greenwich , RI United States 0289
www.unconditionalnutritionri.com
Principal Dietitian
Salary $49,514.00 - $56,891.00 annually
Location Pascoag, RI
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the operation of a large therapeutic diet department in an institution or hospital; or to coordinate and supervise the dietetic planning of the central food processing plant; and to do related work as required.
Position Details: http://www.apply.ri.gov (search dietitian)
Job Number 1074-10000-1787
Contact Name: Michele Gagnon: michele.gagnon@hr.ri.gov
Salary $49,514.00 - $56,891.00 annually
Location Pascoag, RI
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the operation of a large therapeutic diet department in an institution or hospital; or to coordinate and supervise the dietetic planning of the central food processing plant; and to do related work as required.
Position Details: http://www.apply.ri.gov (search dietitian)
Job Number 1074-10000-1787
Contact Name: Michele Gagnon: michele.gagnon@hr.ri.gov
Private Practice Dietitian
From the Heart Nutrition is growing and seeking to hire a pediatric dietitian skilled (or willing to be trained) in eating disorders. Hours are flexible and can build over time as we look for the right fit to join our team. Contact Ashley Cronin at ashley@fthnutrition.com.
Location: 1 Richmond Sq, #134C Providence, RI 02906
Website www.fromtheheartnutrition.com
From the Heart Nutrition is growing and seeking to hire a pediatric dietitian skilled (or willing to be trained) in eating disorders. Hours are flexible and can build over time as we look for the right fit to join our team. Contact Ashley Cronin at ashley@fthnutrition.com.
Location: 1 Richmond Sq, #134C Providence, RI 02906
Website www.fromtheheartnutrition.com
Assistant Professor - Nutrition and Data Science - University of Rhode Island
The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Rhode Island seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship, who are expected to have a research focus in nutritional epidemiology, nutrition and data analytics, or similar area. Full details available here.
Posted 3/9/2021
The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Rhode Island seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship, who are expected to have a research focus in nutritional epidemiology, nutrition and data analytics, or similar area. Full details available here.
Posted 3/9/2021
WIC Nutritionist
Full-Time position available immediately in Scalabrini Dukcevich Center Agency’s WIC program.
300 Laurel Hill Ave. Providence, RI 02909
Work schedule may include some evenings during Monday-Friday and every other Saturday. Must possess a Bachelor degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required.
The duties of this position include: Responsibility for the preparation of the annual Local Agency Nutrition Education Plan and ensuring the accomplishment of its objectives; Ensuring Agency compliance with conditions set forth in the local Agency agreement, federal regulations, and state rules and procedures; Ensuring quality assurance for all nutrition services including nutritional assessments, standards of care, and the quality of nutrition education; Maintaining participant caseload on an ongoing basis; Developing and managing of systems to ensure efficient and timely appointment scheduling and patient flow and to maintain low no-show rates; Weighing, measuring and taking blood samples from WIC participants (as necessary); Maintaining client confidentiality at all times; Ensuring staff cooperation, managing any potential staff conflicts, providing & using resources to maintain professional office environment; Completing staff performance evaluations for WIC staff according to the Agency’s schedule; Acting as a liaison between the Agency and the State WIC Agency; Acting as a representative of the Agency with other health and human service agencies in the community for outreach and referral purposes.
Application Process: Cover letter and resume via email; to Sonia Aldana - WIC Coordinator at sonia-aldana@sdcenterri.org
Full-Time position available immediately in Scalabrini Dukcevich Center Agency’s WIC program.
300 Laurel Hill Ave. Providence, RI 02909
Work schedule may include some evenings during Monday-Friday and every other Saturday. Must possess a Bachelor degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required.
The duties of this position include: Responsibility for the preparation of the annual Local Agency Nutrition Education Plan and ensuring the accomplishment of its objectives; Ensuring Agency compliance with conditions set forth in the local Agency agreement, federal regulations, and state rules and procedures; Ensuring quality assurance for all nutrition services including nutritional assessments, standards of care, and the quality of nutrition education; Maintaining participant caseload on an ongoing basis; Developing and managing of systems to ensure efficient and timely appointment scheduling and patient flow and to maintain low no-show rates; Weighing, measuring and taking blood samples from WIC participants (as necessary); Maintaining client confidentiality at all times; Ensuring staff cooperation, managing any potential staff conflicts, providing & using resources to maintain professional office environment; Completing staff performance evaluations for WIC staff according to the Agency’s schedule; Acting as a liaison between the Agency and the State WIC Agency; Acting as a representative of the Agency with other health and human service agencies in the community for outreach and referral purposes.
Application Process: Cover letter and resume via email; to Sonia Aldana - WIC Coordinator at sonia-aldana@sdcenterri.org
Registered Dietitian (Part Time) with Unidine
100 Borden St. Providence, RI 02903
Job description
With questions contact Marie Aka: mlaka@unidine.com
Director of Food Strategy with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
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100 Borden St. Providence, RI 02903
Job description
With questions contact Marie Aka: mlaka@unidine.com
Director of Food Strategy with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
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