Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jun 07, 2024
Expired Date: Jul 24, 2024QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$31.44-$37.08/hr -
Years of Experience
2+ Years -
Work Type
Part-time
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Position Information
Position Information
Job Posting Number
S01342
Position Title
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Department
Health Services Department-1012
Job Category
Position Information
Position Information
Job Posting Number
S01342
Position Title
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Department
Health Services Department-1012
Job Category
Staff Posting
Position Type
Part-Time
Work Location
Hybrid
Pay Type
Hourly
Salary Range
$31.44-$37.08
Compensation Practices
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/...
Position Details
Wesleyan University has approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 140 graduate students. The Health Services department consists of three cross functional offices (Health Center,
CAPS
and WesWell) that coordinate and collaborate to create a campus committed to wellness.
Reporting to the Director of the Davison Health Center, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist position will provide nutrition appointments and consultations, as well as partner with the Eating Concerns Care Team (
ECCT
) to coordinate treatment for students with disordered eating. The Dietician/Nutritionist position will also occasionally partner with the Athletics Department to support our student athletes through education sessions, trainings, and sports nutrition consultations.
Develop and implement programs designed to improve the diet and nutrition of students and the campus community through changes in dietary practices.
Develop and provide educational and consultative services to students in nutrition, diet, weight management, and food choices and preparation.
Facilitate workshops, seminars and/or individual counseling sessions on food, diet, weight management and nutritional care.
Conduct training sessions and demonstrations on the technical and practical aspects of food and nutrition as requested.
Work to modify poor nutrition practices by educating and counseling students.
Consult with student health center and university staff on food and nutrition concerns and the nutritional care for specific medical conditions, diseases or disorders.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team to address nutritional needs (
EECT
).
Keep current with developments in nutrition and diet applicable to the population served in the student health center and general campus community.
Coordinate nutrition programs with others promoting health and wellness in the campus community.
This is a hybrid position with a schedule of 4 hours per week, 28 weeks per year.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent in a program approved and accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing client facing services or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Adoption and practice of the Health at Every Size (
HAES
) principles and framework including weight inclusivity, health enhancement, eating for well-being, respectful care and life-enhancing movement.
Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to the field including those regarding patient confidentiality.
Working knowledge of nutritional care for specific medical conditions.
General knowledge of principles, methods, materials and channels of nutrition education and public information
Effective communication skills
Ability to assess needs and evaluate the effectiveness of diet and nutrition programs and materials.
Ability to keep current with developments in healthcare related to nutrition.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health services staff.
Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and interacting collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
Passionate about providing culturally sensitive care and for upholding the University’s commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in nutrition or health related field (
MPH
,
MSN
, etc.)
A minimum of two year’s experience with college aged populations, disordered eating and performance nutrition.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating group workshops and outreach focused on nutrition.
CEDRD
Certification (Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is open until filled. For full consideration please apply byJune 30, 2024 when first review of applications will begin.
Additional Information
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Benefits
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s
BLS
&
GLS
programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prosp... .
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