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Posted: 18-Jul-23

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Salary: Open

Categories:

Healthcare
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 206604

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Nutritionist III in Pediatrics for New Jersey Medical School.
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.
• Assist 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.
• Provides education and counseling for families/individuals on good health practices.
• Provides group/individual instructions on subjects such food preparation, formula preparation, food purchasing, food
  handling, mealtime psychology, and basic nutrition.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in dietetics or nutrition. 
• One (1) year of professional experience in dietetics or nutrition or successful completion of an approved dietetic internship. 

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires standing, sitting and walking one-third of the time; requires talking and use of the hands and fingers over two-thirds of the time; requires that lifting or force be exerted up to 25 pounds under one-third of the time; and has special vision requirements: close vision at 20 inches or less.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is humid 1/3 of the time; extreme hot 2/3 of the time; and has moderate noise over 2/3 of the time.

Posting Number: 23ST1943

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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