Nutritionist I

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and依

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University, located in New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a Nutritionist I in Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The role involves planning and participating in nutritional care for multiple divisions within Pediatrics, under faculty supervision.

Key duties include conducting nutrition consultations, mentoring junior staff, obtaining histories, assessing status, and developing nutrition care plans aligned with physician guidance; on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in nutritional science or Bachelor's plus approved dietetic internship to obtain RD credential.
• Three years of professional experience in dietetics or nutrition; one year clinical or pediatric nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutritional consultations for patients in the Division.
• Provides training, mentorship and supervision to Nutritionist II RDs as needed.
• Obtains patient nutrition histories.
• Assesses nutrition status and needs of individual patients.
• Discusses needs with physicians and recommends medical nutrition therapy.

Skills

Nutrition consultations

Clinical nutrition

Pediatric nutrition

Patient counseling

Education

Master's Degree in nutrition

Registered Dietitian credential (RD)

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

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 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.
• Evaluates patients' or caretakers' adherence and response to medical nutrition therapy and progress.

Salary and Benefits

• FLSA: Exempt
• Grade: 24S
• Minimum Salary: 68147.000
• Mid Range Salary: 81720.000
• Maximum Salary: 96989.000
• Position Status: Full Time
• Standard Hours: 37.50
• Daily Work Shift: Day
• Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
• Union Description: HPAE 5094
• Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
• Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
• Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
• Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
• Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Benefits: Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Benefits: Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Benefits: Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Benefits: Life insurance coverage
• Benefits: Employee discount programs

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish is an asset.

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.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 26ST1705
• Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick
• City: New Brunswick
• State: NJ

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement