Community Nutrition Clinical Specialist, RDN

Feeding Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) is seeking a Community Nutrition Clinical Specialist, RDN to play a vital role in advancing their Food is Medicine initiatives. This position integrates nutrition care with food access programs and healthcare partnerships, focusing on group-based clinical nutrition care in community and virtual settings. The ideal candidate understands the impact of social and economic circumstances on food insecurity and nutrition-related diseases and is motivated to reduce barriers to nutrition care through practical, accessible, evidence-based services. The role involves developing and delivering group nutrition therapy services for the Prescriptive Nutrition Program and related Food is Medicine initiatives, with a focus on group Medical Nutrition Therapy, telehealth, curriculum development, and clinical documentation for populations affected by diabetes, hypertension, maternal health conditions, and other nutrition-related chronic diseases. The Clinical Specialist will develop and refine group curricula and delivery models, document participant care and outcomes, and support accurate clinical data collection. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced RDN comfortable practicing outside traditional clinical environments, enjoying group facilitation and curriculum development, and adapting clinical nutrition care for virtual and community-based settings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential in good standing.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Minimum 3 years of experience working with food-insecure or medically underserved populations.
Demonstrated experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy and patient-centered nutrition care.
Demonstrated experience developing or adapting nutrition education, clinical curriculum, or group-based interventions.
Experience delivering nutrition services through telehealth, virtual platforms, or other nontraditional clinical settings.
Strong group facilitation and presentation skills.
Strong written communication and clinical documentation skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, recurring clinical responsibilities, and documentation requirements.
High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently within established clinical and program direction and recognize when supervisory input is needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing or coordinating programs, initiatives, or projects.
Experience working in community health, food systems, or Food is Medicine programs.
Experience developing or delivering group Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Familiarity with referral-based care models and interdisciplinary healthcare partnerships.
Experience supporting program evaluation, outcome tracking, or data reporting.
Experience working in food banks, food access programs, or other community-based food systems.
Experience providing nutrition care related to diabetes, hypertension, maternal health, or other nutrition-related chronic diseases.

Responsibilities

Deliver group Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition therapy classes for participants referred through healthcare and community partners.
Provide group nutrition care through telehealth and in community-based settings as needed.
Apply the Nutrition Care Process and evidence-based clinical guidance appropriately within group care models.
Adapt clinical content and delivery approaches for participants with different diagnoses, health literacy levels, cultural backgrounds, and access barriers.
Provide group nutrition therapy related to diabetes, hypertension, maternal health, and other nutrition-related chronic disease needs.
Develop, test, refine, and maintain evidence-based group nutrition therapy curricula, lesson plans, participant materials, and related clinical resources.
Adapt curriculum and delivery approaches for telehealth and community-based settings.
Review and update clinical content based on current evidence, participant needs, program outcomes, and emerging Food is Medicine practices.
Work within established program goals and obtain supervisory RDN approval for substantive changes to clinical curriculum, protocols, or delivery models.
Develop practical tools and resources that help participants apply nutrition recommendations within the realities of food access, cost, and other social or economic constraints.
Support the effective delivery and continued refinement of group telehealth nutrition services.
Help identify and address barriers that affect participant access, engagement, and participation in virtual care.
Maintain consistent clinical quality and participant experience across virtual and in-person group settings.
Support development of workflows and materials that improve the usability and accessibility of telehealth nutrition services.
Complete accurate and timely documentation for group nutrition therapy services in accordance with program, clinical, and partner requirements.
Track participant attendance, engagement, clinical measures, and other required outcome data.
Maintain accurate participant-level records and support data quality within clinical systems and program tracking tools.
Collaborate with department data staff to ensure clinical data can be rolled up into program reporting, dashboards, and outcome evaluation.
Review participant and group outcome trends to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, delivery, or participant support.
Work closely with healthcare and community partners to support group nutrition therapy services and participant access.
Collaborate with Nutrition Department staff responsible for referrals, program coordination, food access, and data reporting.
Coordinate with internal teams when clinical services intersect with food distribution, community programs, or partner engagement.
Communicate clinical needs, barriers, and opportunities for improvement to department leadership.