New Brunswick, NJ, USA
15 days ago
Nutritionist III ( 3 vacancies)
Recruitment/Posting Title Nutritionist III ( 3 vacancies) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department NJMS-Pediatrics-WIC Program 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 for NJMS- Pediatrics. The primary purpose of the Nutritionist III position is to work under the direction of the chief nutritionist or designee, implements the nutrition and breast-feeding components of the program. Assesses nutritional needs of participants in the program and provides individual and group nutrition counseling and education in accordance with regulations and guidelines. Collects data and prepares reports required by State and administration. Does outreach to hospital clinics, maternity services and community based organizations.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Certifies and re-certifies applicants in accordance with policies and procedures. Collects, organizes an/or interprets nutrition assessment and socio-economic data on individual participants. Develops individual/family nutrition care plans based on assessment of nutritional needs and available sources of nutrients. Assists in the development and implementation of the Nutrition Education Plan. Prepares curriculum for nutrition education classes and conducts regular classes. Evaluates and develops nutrition education literature for distribution to participants. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 20S Position Salary $56,827 Annual Minimum Salary 55626.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 66422.00 Annual Maximum Salary 78628.00 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
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