RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
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Registered Dietitian

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Registered Dietitian Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department NJMS-Medicine-Tuberculosis Center 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 Registered Dietitian (RD) for NJMS- Global Tuberculosis Institute. This position is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating clients for nutritional risk and providing nutrition education and counseling. The RD will help clients manage complications with TB-infection and its associated treatments, and other comorbidities. This includes nutritional counseling for additional comorbidities, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Performs nutrition assessments and triages clients into appropriate level of care to determine time frame for follow-up intervention and intensity of nutritional care required. * Assesses client's dietary intake, cultural food preferences, weight and height, medications, allergies, chronic diseases history, complimentary therapies, nutrition-related symptoms (e.g., diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, poor dental care, difficulty swallowing, etc.), socio-economic factors affecting nutrition, changes in body shape, nutritional education/counseling needs. * Develops a medically and culturally relevant nutritional care plan which includes client's goals and objectives. * Evaluates and monitor's client's progress and implements appropriate nutritional care collaboratively with the physician or designate. * Provides dietary counseling and follow-up for TB patients with diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. * Makes appropriate referrals to physicians, social workers, or food assistance programs as necessary. * Provides individual nutrition education and counseling to improve nutrition knowledge and status of patients infected with TB. Develops instructional materials to support client learning and ability to provide self-care Position Status Per Diem Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary $40 per hour Annual Minimum Salary 0.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000 Annual Maximum Salary 0.000 Standard Hours 1.00 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 of Science Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or a related field * Plus registration by the American Dietetic Association, or eligibility to write and pass the registration exam within six (6) months from date of hire. Certifications/Licenses * registration by the American Dietetic Association, or eligibility to write and pass the registration exam within six (6) months from date of hire. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills. * Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office components. Preferred Qualifications * Three to Five (3 - 5) years of experience in patient care preferred. * Bilingual (Spanish) a plus Equipment Utilized Computer, printer Physical Demands and Work Environment Position requires walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 2/3 of the time, use of hands to fingers, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms 1/3 of the time, 2/3 of the time talking or hearing. Position occasionally requires the ability to push wheeled cart/stretchers > 100 pounds up to 1/3 of the time WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic). Exposure to blood-borne pathogens that requires use of the personal protective equipment. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 24ST1049 Posting Open Date 05/02/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark 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 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV Optional Documents * Cover Letter/Letter of Application * Certifications/Licenses