*Mount Sinai Health Systems (MSHS) Recanti Miller Transplant Institute (RMTI)* has an opening for a full time *Clinical Nutrition Coordinator*. Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition, the Transplant Clinical Nutrition Coordinator provides quality nutrition care and education to organ transplant (kidney, liver, pancreas, and small bowel) and organ donor patients and family members. The Transplant Clinical Nutrition Coordinator provides nutritional services to patients at Mount Sinai Health Systems Recanti Miller Transplant Institutes transplant patients. Maintains level of clinical expertise for assigned area, recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients’ nutritional needs, make therapeutic dietary recommendations, provide quality nutrition counseling, monitor adherences to nutrition related recommendations and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team. Acts as a resource to all clinical staff, provides feedback for their professional development, and coordinates departmental initiatives and education programs. Adheres to all applicable regulatory agency guidelines, and to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives and policies and procedures. We are seeking a dynamic candidate, full of energy to support our growing program. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from the New York State Department of Education Office of the Professions preferred. If you are interested, please send your resume to samantha.dieras@mountsinai.org ------------------------- *Plentiful Field Staff, Pantry Adoption Specialist, **United Way of New York City (UWNYC) * Reports to: Plentiful Field, Project Manager Time period: March 29, 2021 to June 30, 2021 Compensation: $30 per hour/ minimum 20 hours per week. Organization Summary: United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. We envision caring communities in which all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. For our 80+ year history, the heart of our work at UWNYC has and will continue to be about equity and justice. Our work uniquely centers around breaking down the systemic barriers that disproportionally set up communities of color with less opportunity for education, job training, food access, healthcare and essential services that empower self-sufficiency. All our work is done in alignment with our mission to mobilize communities to break down barriers and build opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers for the benefit of all. These efforts include research, collaboration, capacity-building, direct service, and resources in the areas of racial equity and justice, health equity, and workforce development. We are focused on building a healthy, strong, and self-sufficient community where all New Yorkers can thrive. Field staff will be primarily responsible for recruiting, training, and driving adoption of a client centered technology application designed to make emergency food service more accessible, dignified and efficient. Field staff will be responsible for guiding pantries to adoption through mix of virtual and onsite trainings and coaching sessions to increase registration and first service within two months of initial contact. Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job: Field staff will be primarily responsible for establishing relationships with food pantry staff and volunteers and driving the adoption of an easy to use technology application designed to make emergency food service more efficient and dignified for people using food pantries. The technology will be deployed at additional food pantries across NYC during spring 2021. Description of services to be provided: 1. Field staff will be responsible for guiding pantries to adopting new technology through a mixture of virtual and onsite trainings and coaching sessions. Field staff will be the direct link from the office-based/remote staff to the pantries. Field staff will need to communicate on- the-ground perspectives and challenges to the office staff while communicating technical information and how-to strategies to staff and volunteers in the field. Field staff work will enable us to reach an additional 60+ pantries, disseminate best practices more quickly, and reach a critical mass of pantries that help will drive city-wide adoption of the technology. 2. Field staff shall undertake the following responsibilities:  Maintain a rollout work plan for their pantry cohort, updating pantry progress daily while in the field through the use of mobile technology  Report formally on a rolling basis to the Plentiful team about progress and any obstacles to successful implementation  Build capacity at pantries in their cohort to use the technology by: - Developing a deep understanding of the applications interface, newest features, and the benefits for the pantries who use the technology - Supporting pantries to register and create accounts on the platform - Working with pantry staff and volunteers to obtain Wi-Fi, hardware, and printed materials and other resources - Working with clients to register on the technology to accelerate check-in at their pantries of choice - Providing virtual and/or on-site capacity building and technical assistance during rollout  Monitor and communicate with cohort pantries to ensure their ongoing success Essential Skills and Requirements 1. Understanding the socio-economic factors that contribute to hunger and the multi- cultural, multi-lingual environment at pantry distribution points is strongly desired. 2. Light technology skills (using apps in the field for reporting, training computer/smartphone novices to use smart phone/web apps) are required. Deep technology skills are not required, but a passion for innovative social technology is a must. 3. Knowledgeable about community-based organizations, community nutrition, food safety, food service, and hunger as they relate to New York City residents. Have professional or academic experience in any of the above topics. 4. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 5. Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week from April 2021 to June 2021 6. Ability to work evenings and weekends as assigned. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to kody@pointsurconsulting.com with “Plentiful Field Staff Temp Position” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls or faxes will be accepted. ------------------------ *FoodandFitnessPro, based on Long Island,* *is looking to hire a part-time private practice Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist to add to our rockstar team of RD's. * Sessions are currently all telehealth but when we transition back to office visits, this position will require in-person counseling - offices are located in Melville, Commack, and Hicksville. Looking for primarily evening and weekend availability with some daytime hours - starting with 2-3 days and possibly increasing hours if desired. Experience in private practice/outpatient and motivational interviewing a MUST. Preferable to have experience/expertise with weight loss, MNT, pediatrics, GI, sports nutrition, and/or eating disorders. Looking for someone with a friendly/upbeat/dynamic personality, independent, quick learner, and team player! Please send resumes to Shana@foodandfitnesspro.com. To learn more about us, our website is www.foodandfitnesspro.com ---------------------- *Community Healthcare Network - Nutritionist (Full Time), **Multiple Sites *- position will be remote for now and will transition to in person, mostly at Washington Heights site 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. JOB FUNCTION: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - 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 that is 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. CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIRED: - All of our Nutritionists must be Registered Dietitians (RD) - RD eligible OK to apply with expectation to become RD - New York State licensure preferred. - Minimum of B.S. in Nutrition or Health Education with experience. - Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred. Please apply using this link <https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4ec54d87-4188-4e6b-9210-07a439be273e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=361238&lang=en_US&source=CC4> . Contact Anna Rickards, Nutrition Program Manager, with any questions: arickards@chnnyc.org ---------------------------------- *Part-Time RD, Healing Nutrition Center, Bronx NY* Healing Nutrition Center, an integrative private practice located in the Bronx, is seeking a Full or Part Time Registered Dietitian to join our dynamic team of professionals. Must be comfortable providing medical nutritiontherapy across multiple disciplines including but not limited to diabetes, weight management, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal diseases. We are a multi-specialty, patient focused practice that strives to provide quality comprehensive care. As such, Clinical Dietitians working for the Healing Nutrition Center have the opportunity to work in an integrated fashion with other practice services such as Primary Care, Cardiology, Psychiatry , Physical Therapy, and more. Experience preferred, however training available for the right candidate with minimal experience or new grad! Key Responsibilities:  Apply medical nutrition therapy and provide nutrition counseling to patients and family members across multiple disciplines  Assess patients’ nutritional needs to develop individualized care plans, ensuring quality care and optimizing outcomes  Ability to utilize EMR platform to document via SOAP or ADIME formats  Conduct nutrition appointments on site or via HIPAA compliant tele-health platform  Provide nutrition advice in accordance with company guidelines, state and federal laws and regulations  Continue to implement personalized and goal appropriate nutrition strategies with patient follow-ups and communication with physicians as needed for continuity of care  Conduct and interpret diagnostics for food sensitivity, genetic, and/or functional lab testing to optimize personalized nutrition plans  Continuously seek out latest nutrition research to ensure most up to date evidence-based nutrition services, but also being able to utilize critical and clinical thinking skills to facilitate the optimal provision of nutritional care  Design, develop, and regularly update nutrition education materials to meet the specialized needs of patient populations served Qualifications and Skills  Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RD or RDN)  A Bachelor’s degree with a major in food and nutrition sciences or related field from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred, but not required.  1-2 years of experience strongly preferred, but will train the right candidate with minimal experience or a new grad.  Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from NYS Department of Education Office required at commencement of position  Spanish speaking preferred  Strong attention to detail, problem solving, project management and interpersonal skills  Looking for someone who is highly motivated, takes initiative and has a go-getter attitude  Must be able to work independently and as a collaborative member of the team as needed Please send resumes to healingnutritionny@gmail.com --------------------------------- *Dietician/Bariatric Coordinator at Northwell Health, Phelps Memorial Hospital* Summary: Coordinates, directs, plans, and organizes the evaluation, development, implementation, and day-to-day operations of the comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Program. Develops clinical standards, provides peri-operative education to patients and consultations for the program. Responsibilities: 1. Monitors the multidisciplinary management and coordination of care of the bariatric patient from initial consultation through post-operative follow up. 2. Provides community liaison and promotes bariatric services including but not limited to participation in pre & post operative support groups. 3. Acts as liaison between the hospital and community and hospital based phyysician practices. 4. Assists in planning for the pre-operative and post-operative education of the patients. 5. Collaborates with Education and Training in planning the education of hospital staff regarding the morbidly obese patient population (i.e.sensitivity training and mobility training). 6. Assists in development of evidence based clinical pathways. 7. Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures in accordance with Health System standards and external regulatory requirements. 8. Interfaces with regulatory agencies and insurers regarding the Bariatric Service line. 9. Collaborates with office practice staff to review visits information, chart reviews and ongoing compliance with plan of care. 10. Coordinates and chairs ongoing, routinely scheduled multi-disciplinary bariatric team meetings to ensure compliance with established practices and to keep the team abreast of current standards. 11. Maintains, validates and analyzes performance improvement monitoring activities for areas-of-responsibility including weekly hospital file reviews. 12. Coordinates and oversees the collection and reporting of required data. 13. May develop and implement business plan and operating goals to provide quality care and expansion of services depending on the organizational and operational needs. 14. Performs related duties, as required. Interested? Please send resumes to Lauren Leonardo at lleonardo@northwell.edu ---------------------------------- *Part-Time, Fee-for-Service Nutritionist, The Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative, Long Island + NYC* Looking to hire as soon as possible additional part-time fee for service nutritionist to work virtually due to Covid with the potential to see clients in our Long Island and New York City offices. Work with our executive director/nutrition director Sondra Kronberg <http://www.sondrakronberg.com/>, MS, RD, CEDRD-S at her center- The Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative <http://www.eatingdisordertreatmentspecialists.com/>. We specialize in the collaborative treatment of eating disorders, AN, BN,ARFID, BED, Exercise disorders using CBT,ACT, mindfulness, relational and HAES informed approaches. Applicants will work with clients individually and in group sessions: relationally , cognitively and behaviorally to empower and create a stronger healthier sense of themselves and their bodies. Experience and passion for disordered eating, body image issues, mindfulness is a plus Qualifications - Licensed RD - Relational, connected and empathetic - Able to communicate and collaborative/work as a team - Positive relationship with food and body Responsibilities - Nutrition counseling - Attend monthly group supervision meeting and individual supervision as needed - Collaborate with team and referring professionals at different levels of care - Meal support as needed Submit your resume to info@eatingdisordertreatmentspecialists.com Put the word resume in the subject line ------------------------- *Registered Dietitian, LTC, Queens, NY (per diem)* Looking for a Registered Dietitian for a Long-Term Care facility in Queens, NY (Far Rockaway) managed by a dining service management company. Clinical responsibilities include completion of the MDS process, nutrition care documentation, attending care plan meetings and other nutritional related functions. This position is an essential link between dining services and nutrition clinical care services. - Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD). - MealTracker or equivalent menu/meal ticket program (i.e. GeriMenu) Experience a plus. - Must be comfortable working with COVID + residents. - One year experience in LTC clinical nutrition preferred. Please send resumes to Gila Singer at gsinger@nmsc.com ------------------------- *Registered Dietitian, CCRC Facility, Goshen, NY* Looking for an energetic, professional, part-time Registered Dietitian for a CCRC facility in Goshen, NY managed by a dining service management company. Clinical responsibilities include completion of the MDS process, nutrition care documentation, attending care plan meetings and other nutritional related functions. This position is for 12 hours/weekly for their skilled nursing unit and is an essential link between dining services and nutrition clinical care services. - Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD). - MealTracker Experience a plus. - One year experience in LTC clinical nutrition preferred*.* Please send resumes to Gila Singer at gsinger@nmsc.com ------------------------- *NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH EVENTS* *Virtual Yoga & Wellness Event - Lemon Club: Spring Cleaning* When: Monday, March 22, 2021, 5:15 - 6:45 PM ET Where: Zoom link will be emailed after registration Register at lemonclubnyc.com Lemon Club is a community that comes together for unique, virtual events that incorporate yoga and wellness. Our events center on a monthly theme to inspire self-reflection and growth -- and will help guide you on your personal wellness journey. Join us this month to spring clean your mind, body & soul! We will start out with a yoga practice, and then come together for a guided reflection. All are welcome. All events are donation based with a suggested donation of $15. This month, 50% of all proceeds will go to Ocean Conservancy <https://oceanconservancy.org/> to help us protect our ocean. Sign up at lemonclubnyc.com. Questions? Email lemonclubnyc@gmail.com. ------------------- *Culinary Nutrition for Sports & Fitness* This culinary nutrition event will cover sports nutrition as it relates to food and different levels of fitness, ranging from recreational to professional athletes. Topics will include macro and micronutrients, fueling and recovery, in addition to others. Recipe demonstrations will be included, as well as tips to adjust recipes to meet the athlete's needs. (cook-along optional) *The first 25 participants to sign-up will receive swag bags from our silver sponsors - Cabot & Northeast Beef Initiative This event is on March 23, 6-8pm EST. Register here <https://checkout.square.site/buy/YRTAZZJQIOPMGMRWGZNHVXGC> ---------------------- The *Harvest Home Eating For Good Health (EFGH) Program* is designed to educate community residents, both at the farmer’s market and at local venues, year round. Each year about 20,000 adult shoppers and children receive recipes in English and Spanish that they can use at home. For the 2021 market season, Harvest Home wants to incorporate *new plant based recipes* for the community to enjoy. Recipes chosen will be featured at our markets for up to 3 years and participants whose recipes are chosen will receive a *Harvest Home gift bag*. Only a few days left to participate. Please see our flyer and share this with anyone you think may be interested in participating. Thank you in advance. ------------------ *Indians In Nutrition and Dietetics Member Interest Group (IND MIG) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is pleased to invite you to attend a complimentary webinar.* Title: *Decoding Success without stress: The Power of Breath* Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern (New York) / 12 PM Central (Chicago) / 11 AM Mountain (Colorado) / 10 AM Pacific (California) / 11:30 PM India Registration LINK: here <https://eatright.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=eatright&service=6&main_url=/ec3300/eventcenter/mainframe.do%3Fsiteurl%3Deatright%26main_url%3D%252Fec3300%252Feventcenter%252Fevent%252FeventAction.do%253Fsiteurl%253Deatright%2526theAction%253Dinfo_start%2526path%253Dinfo%2526confViewID%253D185347402312501054> This Yoga Breathing Meditation webinar is designed for Health Care Professionals (HCPs) seeking to build a proficient practice for their own self-care and enrich their quality of life. HCPs are inspired to serve their patients and profession and in the process of caring for their patients are subject to many stressors, which can often lead to professional burnout affecting their personal life and professional performance. This session provides an opportunity to learn time tested practices that can enhance physical, emotional, spiritual and social well being. By the end of the program one will be equipped with specific techniques that can be practiced daily to rediscover the meaning and rekindle the joy of practice. --------------------- *March-ing Toward Your Best Meals: National Nutrition Month® Tips to Personalize Your Plate* Celebrate this year's National Nutrition Month® theme, Personalize Your Plate, with FARE and Chef Tessa Nguyen, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. Take your tastebuds for a trip by learning accessible ingredient swaps to personalize your plate and meet your food and nutrition needs. In this session, Tessa will provide the building blocks needed to personalize your plate while accommodating food allergies and intolerances, meeting nutrient needs, identifying culturally sensitive food adaptations, and finding accessible ingredient swaps. She will also highlight how the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans promote equitable food allergy-related nutritional care. *This live webinar is approved for one hour of continuing education credit from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).* Register here <https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/march-ing-toward-your-best-meals-national-nutrition-monthr-tips-personalize-your-plate> ------------------------- The *Female Athlete Conference (hosted by BCH's Female Athlete Program)*, is excited to share with all of you that registration has now opened for this important training initiative taking place June 10th-12th, 2021. To learn more about this event and to view the current conference schedule please visit our website at: https://www.femaleathleteconference.com You can register for the event here <https://www.femaleathleteconference.com/2021-virtual>! <https://www.femaleathleteconference.com/2021-virtual> --------------------------- Have a job opening? Hosting a webinar? Be sure to send any future opportunities or educational events to be posted. -- Tiffany Leon, MS, RD Registered Dietitian -- *Marlee Hirsch* | Secretary Qc Dietetics Club *Email:* qcdieteticsclub@gmail.com [image: created with MySignature.io] <https://www.instagram.com/qc_dieteticsclub/>