Nutritionist-RD/CDN
Urban Health Plan Inc,
Bronx, NY
3 open positions:
Established federally qualified health center, Urban Health Plan Inc, seeks to fill
3 open positions for RD certified Nutritionists within 3
different departments. Urban Health Plan has been serving the high risk population of the South Bronx for 39 years continuing to expand services to numerous satellite clinics and at least 7 different school based health centers.
Pediatric Nutritionist-Fit-4- Life Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
The Fit for Life Program is a grant based program that utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach designed to promote and maintain healthy weight in children ages 0-59 months. Accomplishments of the program include national
recognition at various professional conferences over the past 2-3 years. A nutritionist is needed to provide nutrition counseling to pediatric population 0-59 months of age.
Responsibilities/ requirements:
- Responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy and education for all populations with an emphasis on overweight, obese and underweight children up to 59 months.
- Collaborate with the Pediatrics department to enhance nutrition services.
- Attend weekly nutrition as well as program meetings.
- Bilingual – English/Spanish required, Registered Dietitian/CDN
eligible
- Should be creative and must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Adolescent Health and Wellness Center
Responsibilities of all positions include:
- Provision of one-one or group nutrition counseling to patients and family members of high-risk adolescents
- Develop culturally competent nutrition education materials (handouts, workshops) on various health/nutrition topics
- Participate in cooking demonstration and outreach events (health fairs, community partner events)
- Previous experience providing medical nutrition therapy to adolescent youth a plus
- B.S in Nutrition and RD/CDN required
- Flexible hours, including some weekends, highly motivated and personable
- Spanish speaking preferred for Adolescent Health and Wellness Center
Nutritionist
Provision of one-one or group nutrition counseling to patients and family members of various populations including geriatric, pediatrics, adults and obstetrics.
- Develop culturally competent nutrition education materials (handouts, workshops) on various health/nutrition topics
- Participate in cooking demonstration and outreach events (health fairs, community partner events)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, RD/CDN required
- Prior related experience a plus
- Flexible hours, Must speak Spanish fluently, highly motivated and great communication skills.
Please contact/send resumes to:
Assistant Director of Nutrition Maggie Rourke MPH,RD, CDN