Nutritionist I - Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

Nutritionist I

New Brunswick, NJ

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Nutritionist I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	RWJ-Pediatrics-Gastroenterology
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Nutritionist I for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the faculty and the Director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, assists in the planning of and the participation in nutritional care of patients for multiple divisions within the Department of Pediatrics. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts nutritional consultations for each patient of the Division. Obtains patient nutrition histories. Discusses specific needs of individual patients with physician and recommends dietary strategies. Instructs patients and/or their relatives in diet therapy. Evaluates patient's compliance and progress. Conducts nutritional consultation for select patients within the department of pediatrics. Obtains and evaluates nutrition histories from patients and/or their caretakers. Assesses the nutrition status and specific nutritional needs of individual patients. Discusses specific needs of individual patients with the physician and recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	24S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	66018.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	79166.000
Annual Maximum Salary	93959.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Graduate from an accredited college with a Master's Degree in dietetics or nutrition. Three (3) years professional experience in dietetics or nutrition or successful completion of an approved dietetic internship may be substituted for one (1) year of experience required.
Certifications/Licenses	A.D.A Registration.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must demonstrate strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications	One (1) year of clinical nutrition experience or pediatric nutrition experience.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: This position requires standing, sitting and walking one-third of the time and requires talking and use of the hands and fingers over two-thirds of the time. This position requires that lifting or force be exerted up to 25 pounds under one-third of the time. There are no special vision requirements: close vision at 20 inches or less. Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0949
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience

3 years