Nutritionist

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services. Our network includes 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status, or ability to pay.

About the role

Our Community Nutritionists (RDs) work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing nutrition intervention and counseling to a diverse patient population. The nutritionist may also plan, organize, oversee, and/or facilitate nutrition-related events, activities, and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and monitors patients’ nutritional status.
• Conducts nutrition education and counseling sessions.
• Organizes and develops nutritional care plans and individualized therapeutic diets as needed.
• Completes necessary reports and forms and documents patient services in the appropriate medical record.
• Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Organizes and distributes nutrition education materials.
• Identifies resources for nutrition education materials and services as needed.
• Conferences with the Director of Nutrition as necessary to seek consultation and share information pertinent to patient care.
• Plans, conducts, and participates in nutrition education presentations, workshops, and health fairs for the agency.
• Attends conferences and participates in trainings/informal sessions as requested by Director of Nutrition.
• Participates in clinic and central office team meetings as designated.
• Directs prenatal clients to local WIC offices and aids with their admission into the program.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD).
• New York State licensure preferred.
• Minimum of a B.S. in Nutrition or Health Education with experience.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in community health programming.
• Supportive team culture: Be part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.
• Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programming.