Nutritionist III, Per Diem (Metabolic Dietary)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 14, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Nutritionist III, Per Diem (Metabolic Dietary)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	NJMS-Pediatrics-Genetics
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 III, Per Diem (Metabolic Dietary) for NJMS- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides nutrition therapy for patients with inborn errors of metabolism utilizing ongoing laboratory data, food records, and growth patterns as the basis for determining dietary recommendations. Interprets medical, laboratory and dietary parameters to calculate prescriptions for special diets and medical foods. Analyzes diets for research and clinical studies using Metabolic Pro diet analysis software. Maintains records of patients' dietary prescriptions, analyses, growth and nutritional status, and education/counseling sessions. Participates as an interdisciplinary team member of the Metabolic Team. Provides consultative services to outside agencies and physicians for patients who are hospitalized or have special medical needs (e.g., PKU) in conjunction with the metabolic geneticist. Provides patient education (for patients of the Metabolic Clinic) on both an inpatient and outpatient service basis and develops new approaches for educating patients and families. Participates in division-based research and quality improvement projects. Assists in educating rotating nutrition, nursing, genetic counseling, medical students, and residents about diet therapy of genetic metabolic disorders. Works closely with the New Jersey Department of Health Newborn Screening Program to ensure all referred babies with abnormal newborn screening are managed appropriately.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	20B
Position Salary	38.41 Hr
Annual Minimum Salary	28.540
Annual Mid Range Salary	34.070
Annual Maximum Salary	40.350
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description
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	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's of Science Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or a related field plus registration by the American Dietetic Association. At least five (5) years of clinical/practical experience, required. Demonstrated human relations, computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses	The incumbent must be a Registered Dietician with the American Dietetic Association; and possess current certification with the State of New Jersey or obtain certification within one month of employment. ADA Certification in a specific area of specialization may be preferred. Credentials Required: Registration by the American Dietetic Association Primary Source Verification: The American Dietetic Association, TABB, Inc
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2667
Posting Open Date	11/14/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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