Current Openings
posted 8/19/22
Registered Dietitian in Private Practice
Job Description: Nutrition Counseling in a growing private practice. Knowledge and experience with Diabetes preferred but not required. Communicate effectively with clients and other healthcare providers. Work with patients individually as well as in group (family) setting. RD must be motivated, personable, and organized. Eager to expand and grow with the practice. Flexible hours - can include, per your preference- days, evenings, and/or weekends. Contracted with insurance companies is a plus (we can help with that process if not already contracted). Competitive wages
Website to Position: www.racheltenutanutrition.com
Contact Name: Rachel Tenuta
Email: racheltenutanutrition@gmail.com
Address: 110 Main Street, Suite 204, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Posted on 08/13/22
Registered Dietitian in Private Practice
Job Description: Nutrition Counseling in a growing private practice. Knowledge and experience with Diabetes preferred but not required. Communicate effectively with clients and other healthcare providers. Work with patients individually as well as in group (family) setting. RD must be motivated, personable, and organized. Eager to expand and grow with the practice. Flexible hours - can include, per your preference- days, evenings, and/or weekends. Contracted with insurance companies is a plus (we can help with that process if not already contracted). Competitive wages.
Website to Position: www.racheltenutanutrition.com
Contact Name: Rachel Tenuta
Email: racheltenutanutrition@gmail.com
Address: 110 Main Street, Suite 204, East Greenwich, RI, 02818
Posted 08/10/22
Head Start Nutritionist
Job Description:
The nutritionist will be responsible for all aspects of the nutrition component within our Early Childhood Programming. This person will need to be able to work with a team of colleagues along with children and families. This person should have knowledge in feeding practices and nutritional guidelines for children birth to age 5, along with potentially working with pregnant or postpartum mothers. This applicant will also be involved in Family engagement activities, working with families to help them understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their children. This position has a pay range from $19.50-$21.00 depending upon experience.
Key Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Identify children’s nutritional needs through a nutritional assessment. Implementing nutritional care plans when needed and as appropriate. Provide staff, teachers, and health manager with a list of food allergies, intolerances, and/or food preference ensuring meals and snacks are modified to meet individual nutritional needs. Evaluate and perform hemoglobin, height, and weight checks to provide appropriate nutritional education for medical conditions such as obesity, anemia, and failure to thrive, etc. Counsel clients on nutritional needs of children and pregnant women while providing information on best practice and breast feeding. Document and track nutritional interventions that are provided for children and their families. Facilitate nutrition trainings and/or activities for staff, parents, and students Ensure that both USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Head Start Performance Standards are met by overseeing program implementation and addressing needs. Perform all CACFP related duties to ensure compliance with program. Collaborate with health manager and health advisory committee in formulating nutritional policies and procedures if needed. Train and oversee kitchen and classroom staff in safe food handling and sanitation procedures including safe handling of breast milk. Provide monthly reports to Health Manager regarding the children with nutritional problems/concerns and interventions being implemented Report to Health Manager any concerns relating to caterer, kitchen staff, and cooking equipment. Attend all staff in-service trainings and or trainings pertinent to your position. Act as a liaison with community food/nutrition agencies including but not limited to; WIC, SNAP-Ed and USDA’s CACFP Assist in completion of self-assessment and PIR annually
Required Qualifications:
General: Degree in nutrition. Ability to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, prenatal women, and their families Ability to educate staff, parents, children, and prenatal women on nutrition. Must pass Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Must be fingerprinted. Must have physical exam on hire and an annual mantoux test. Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance
Skills: Knowledge of Head Start Philosophy Knowledge of nutritional component as related to Head Start Organizational Skills Ability to assess and evaluate a child and pre-natal women’s nutritional status. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, pre-natal women, and health professionals in the community. Must be well versed in Microsoft Office including Excel
Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with arms and hands. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, sit, stand, and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Potential exposure to significant amount of blood borne pathogens, respiratory disease, and other infectious diseases, and biohazard material requiring universal standards precautions for medical practitioners.
CCAP is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and 12 paid holidays for all full-time and some benefits are included for part-time employees. As permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by time of hire to be considered for and/or hired for job. 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.
Website to Position: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1170585/Comprehensive-Community-Action/Nutritionist
Contact Name: Andrea Massemino
Email: amassemino@cocap.org
Address: 311 Doric Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
Posted 07/25/22
WIC Nutritionist
Job Description:
CCAP is currently seeking a full time nutritionist for the WIC program which is located in both Cranston and Coventry. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk. Responsibilities Responsibilities include conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, developing and monitoring nutritional care plans and food packages. Duties include provision of nutrition counseling based on WIC counseling standards, care plan development tailored to meet client needs.
Qualifications:
B.S. of Dietetics in an ACEND accredited program
Website to Position
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1154378
Contact Name: Danielle White
Email: dwhite@comcap.org
Address: 311 Doric Ave, Cranston, RI United States 02910
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
Registered Dietitian in Private Practice
Job Description: Nutrition Counseling in a growing private practice. Knowledge and experience with Diabetes preferred but not required. Communicate effectively with clients and other healthcare providers. Work with patients individually as well as in group (family) setting. RD must be motivated, personable, and organized. Eager to expand and grow with the practice. Flexible hours - can include, per your preference- days, evenings, and/or weekends. Contracted with insurance companies is a plus (we can help with that process if not already contracted). Competitive wages
Website to Position: www.racheltenutanutrition.com
Contact Name: Rachel Tenuta
Email: racheltenutanutrition@gmail.com
Address: 110 Main Street, Suite 204, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Posted on 08/13/22
Registered Dietitian in Private Practice
Job Description: Nutrition Counseling in a growing private practice. Knowledge and experience with Diabetes preferred but not required. Communicate effectively with clients and other healthcare providers. Work with patients individually as well as in group (family) setting. RD must be motivated, personable, and organized. Eager to expand and grow with the practice. Flexible hours - can include, per your preference- days, evenings, and/or weekends. Contracted with insurance companies is a plus (we can help with that process if not already contracted). Competitive wages.
Website to Position: www.racheltenutanutrition.com
Contact Name: Rachel Tenuta
Email: racheltenutanutrition@gmail.com
Address: 110 Main Street, Suite 204, East Greenwich, RI, 02818
Posted 08/10/22
Head Start Nutritionist
Job Description:
The nutritionist will be responsible for all aspects of the nutrition component within our Early Childhood Programming. This person will need to be able to work with a team of colleagues along with children and families. This person should have knowledge in feeding practices and nutritional guidelines for children birth to age 5, along with potentially working with pregnant or postpartum mothers. This applicant will also be involved in Family engagement activities, working with families to help them understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their children. This position has a pay range from $19.50-$21.00 depending upon experience.
Key Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Identify children’s nutritional needs through a nutritional assessment. Implementing nutritional care plans when needed and as appropriate. Provide staff, teachers, and health manager with a list of food allergies, intolerances, and/or food preference ensuring meals and snacks are modified to meet individual nutritional needs. Evaluate and perform hemoglobin, height, and weight checks to provide appropriate nutritional education for medical conditions such as obesity, anemia, and failure to thrive, etc. Counsel clients on nutritional needs of children and pregnant women while providing information on best practice and breast feeding. Document and track nutritional interventions that are provided for children and their families. Facilitate nutrition trainings and/or activities for staff, parents, and students Ensure that both USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Head Start Performance Standards are met by overseeing program implementation and addressing needs. Perform all CACFP related duties to ensure compliance with program. Collaborate with health manager and health advisory committee in formulating nutritional policies and procedures if needed. Train and oversee kitchen and classroom staff in safe food handling and sanitation procedures including safe handling of breast milk. Provide monthly reports to Health Manager regarding the children with nutritional problems/concerns and interventions being implemented Report to Health Manager any concerns relating to caterer, kitchen staff, and cooking equipment. Attend all staff in-service trainings and or trainings pertinent to your position. Act as a liaison with community food/nutrition agencies including but not limited to; WIC, SNAP-Ed and USDA’s CACFP Assist in completion of self-assessment and PIR annually
Required Qualifications:
General: Degree in nutrition. Ability to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, prenatal women, and their families Ability to educate staff, parents, children, and prenatal women on nutrition. Must pass Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Must be fingerprinted. Must have physical exam on hire and an annual mantoux test. Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance
Skills: Knowledge of Head Start Philosophy Knowledge of nutritional component as related to Head Start Organizational Skills Ability to assess and evaluate a child and pre-natal women’s nutritional status. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, pre-natal women, and health professionals in the community. Must be well versed in Microsoft Office including Excel
Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with arms and hands. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, sit, stand, and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Potential exposure to significant amount of blood borne pathogens, respiratory disease, and other infectious diseases, and biohazard material requiring universal standards precautions for medical practitioners.
CCAP is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and 12 paid holidays for all full-time and some benefits are included for part-time employees. As permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by time of hire to be considered for and/or hired for job. 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.
Website to Position: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1170585/Comprehensive-Community-Action/Nutritionist
Contact Name: Andrea Massemino
Email: amassemino@cocap.org
Address: 311 Doric Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
Posted 07/25/22
WIC Nutritionist
Job Description:
CCAP is currently seeking a full time nutritionist for the WIC program which is located in both Cranston and Coventry. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk. Responsibilities Responsibilities include conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, developing and monitoring nutritional care plans and food packages. Duties include provision of nutrition counseling based on WIC counseling standards, care plan development tailored to meet client needs.
Qualifications:
B.S. of Dietetics in an ACEND accredited program
Website to Position
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1154378
Contact Name: Danielle White
Email: dwhite@comcap.org
Address: 311 Doric Ave, Cranston, RI United States 02910
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
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