Registered Dietitian

RZS Recruitment; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Registered Dietitian at Camp Lejeune, NC. The role involves administering nutrition programs, coordinating with teams for delivery, and providing Medical Nutrition Therapy. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree accredited by ACEND and have a minimum of three years of dietitian experience. Certifications in Basic Life Support from AHA or ARC are required. This contract position runs from October 2, 2023, to October 1, 2024, offering valuable opportunities in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 3+ years of dietitian experience.
• Valid ACEND accreditation.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support certification required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer nutrition prevention programs.
• Coordinate program delivery with staff.
• Execute nutrition policy and program requirements.
• Assess nutrition behaviors and priorities.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, market, and evaluate comprehensive nutrition programs and services.
• Research, develop, acquire, and maintain materials for evidence-based nutrition programs.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and contribute to chronic disease management protocols.
• Conduct individual and group nutrition and lifestyle interventions using adult learning and behavior change theories.
• Maintain data quality management and reporting requirements.
• Document nutrition education and MNT in electronic health records.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs for all populations.
• Communicate and coordinate nutrition health promotion programs.
• Use social marketing tools to meet program goals.
• Participate in teleconferences, working groups, and educational sessions.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Dietitian experience

Nutrition program development

Counseling skills

Community coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree accredited by ACEND

DPD accredited ACEND

Dietetic Internship Program ACEND

Job description

Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: October 2, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Job Position Category: Healthcare Practitioners & Technical: Dietitians and Nutritionists

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Dietitian experience (3+ years)
• Valid Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS) certification

Overview

Job Description

The Registered Dietitian will perform the following job-specific duties:

• Administer comprehensive nutrition prevention programs, including assessment, prescriptions, coaching, and counseling.
• Coordinate with H2H & HP staff to deliver programs in various community settings.
• Execute nutrition policy and program requirements in accordance with established guidance.
• Utilize a range of principles, practices, and procedures in dietetics and behavior change theories to plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs.
• Assess nutrition behaviors, environment, and beneficiary needs, determining installation nutrition priorities.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, market, and evaluate comprehensive nutrition programs and services.
• Research, develop, acquire, and maintain materials for evidence-based nutrition programs.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and contribute to chronic disease management protocols.
• Conduct individual and group nutrition and lifestyle interventions using adult learning and behavior change theories.
• Maintain data quality management and reporting requirements.
• Document nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy in electronic health records.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs for all populations.
• Communicate and coordinate nutrition health promotion programs.
• Use appropriate social marketing tools to meet program goals.
• Participate in related teleconferences, working groups, and educational sessions.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree accredited by ACEND or completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) accredited by ACEND or completion of a post-Baccalaureate degree Dietetic Internship Program accredited by ACEND.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in health promotion, obesity & weight management, and lifestyle counseling.
• Licensure/Registration: Must maintain currency through continuing education in dietetics and nutrition in compliance with ACEND requirements.
• Clinical Certification: Eligible for Certification in Health Education from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) preferred.
• Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Security: Must pass a Government background check/security clearance.