Position Summary:

• 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. 

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. 

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

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 Number: 26ST1176

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