Community Outreach Dietitian - VeggieRX in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Parkview Health

Summary

The VeggieRx Dietitian (RDN) supports Parkview Health’s mission to improve health and inspire well-being by delivering evidence-based nutrition interventions that address chronic disease and food insecurity across the community. This role is part of the Community Nutrition team and focuses on implementing VeggieRx and related Food as Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine initiatives, with a strong emphasis on equitable access to healthy food and chronic disease prevention.

This RDN provides high-quality nutrition education, facilitates VeggieRx classes, and patient sessions, as well as provides training/support to other RDNs across the health system who are facilitating VeggieRx in their communities. They collaborate with clinics, food pantries, markets, and internal and external community partners to strengthen fresh food access. This position also supports nutrition incentive programming, patient referrals, and documentation of outcomes tied to Parkview’s Community Health Needs Assessment priorities, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, maternal/infant health, cancer, and food insecurity.

In addition to VeggieRx-specific responsibilities, this RDN contributes to shared Community Nutrition work such as culinary demonstrations, grocery store tours, community outreach events, data collection, reporting, cross-coverage for countywide initiatives, and participation in policy and system-level efforts that advance long-term community well-being.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accepted equivalence. Completed internship approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Master's degree in Dietetics preferred (required beginning January 1, 2024 for new RDNs).

Licensure/Certification

Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetics Registration. Must also be licensed by the state of Indiana within 90 days of start date.

Experience

3 to 5 years as an RDN in a clinical setting. Prior experience with patient education, project management, and/or outreach preferred.

Other Qualifications

Ability to present education in a variety of formats, comfortable with public speaking and presentations. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.