Scheduled Hours

24

Position Summary

Provides nutritional care of individuals in health or disease which includes the application of the science and art of human nutrition in selecting and obtaining food.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in collaboration and negotiation with investigators in planning and implementing research study inclusive of literature review.
• Obtains and evaluates nutrition histories of the subjects regarding food habits.
• May require contacting families for planning nutrition aspects of studies well ahead of admission date.
• Designs diets for research studies consistent with the plan of study of the particular project considering nutritional principles needs and like and dislikes of subjects.
• Supervises service of regular and clinical diets for studies not requiring balance procedures.
• Assists in supervision of Research Dietetic Assistants in the production and service of research diets with appropriate control.
• Makes appropriate changes in diet or procedures as needed.
• As necessary develops innovative recipes which requires unusual products or combinations of products.
• Assists in directing preparation of food aliquots for laboratory analysis as required by research study protocols.
• Interacts with medical students house officers fellows and investigators.
• Counsels/educates patients and families to meet requirements for continued nutritional care.
• Performs other duties as required or as workload changes.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma certification or degree is not required.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Basic Life Support - American Red Cross Registered Dietitian - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Registered Dietitian - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Adult Or Pediatric Dietetics (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.S. - Master of Science

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Ability to Reason Mathematical Calculations Medical Literature Review Nutrition Management Nutrition Research

Grade

C11-H

Salary Range

$27.00 - $41.87 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status full-time equivalent (FTE) workload and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

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Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.