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Rutgers University

Nutritionist I

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States


Position Details
Position Information
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 universitywide, 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 Pediatric 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.
  • Provides training, mentorship and clinical supervision to Nutritionist II RDs as needed to provide evidence based, safe nutritional care.
  • Obtains patient nutrition histories.
  • Assesses the nutrition status and specific nutritional needs of individual patients.
  • Discusses specific needs of the individual patient with the physician and recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy.
  • Develops nutrition care plans to meet the needs of individual patient.
  • Counsel patients and/or their caretakers regarding 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
67074.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
80433.00

Annual Maximum Salary
95462.00

Standard Hours
37.50

Union Description
HPAE 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 a nutritional science or a Bachelor's Degree plus successful completion of an approved dietetic internship or coordinated undergraduate program to obtain Registered Dietitian credential.
  • Three (3) years professional experience in dietetics or nutrition of which one (1) year of clinical nutrition experience or pediatric nutrition experience is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses
  • A.D.A Registration.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bilingual in Spanish is an asset.
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
24ST1127

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

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement