Dietitian Clinician

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Positional Summary

Provide nutrition counseling to students regarding specific health/nutritional needs such as, but not limited to dietary changes, disordered eating or eating disorders, weight management, sports performance, mindful and intuitive eating, food allergies etc. Support healthy lifestyle choices and health maintenance throughout the campus community by creating and implementing campus-wide nutrition and body image initiatives in collaboration with other departments. Provide ongoing, accurate nutrition information using current technology/social media. Supervision of students/interns or staff working for nutrition services may be required. Other duties include teaching nutrition related topics to informal groups or in a classroom setting along with design and development of new educational initiatives, well versed with development of health-related social media messages as well as development of nutrition information for our website.

Key Position Duties

Clinical Duties - 65%

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, interpret biochemical and clinical data, and monitor those at nutritional risk, with an emphasis on higher risk populations such as eating disorders. Make appropriate notations and recommendations in the student's electronic medical record.
• Design, plan, discuss and implement nutritional/behavioral recommendations to meet nutritional and psychological needs of the student. Modified diets may include but not be limited to- treatment plans for those with eating disorders, diabetes, GI concerns, hypertension and weight management. Nutritional/behavioral plan may include parent involvement with consent of student as well as with multidisciplinary team especially as it may pertain to a higher level of care. Evaluate effectiveness of nutrition recommendations and modify or revise as needed.

Outreach Efforts/Community Engagement - 15%

• Participate in university and student organized health events and collaborate with clinical and other campus affiliated groups on preventative healthcare topics. Work with Dining services to provide collaborative Dining/Nutrition initiatives. Develop, organize, participate and assess effectiveness of nutrition-themed health promotion events.

Website and Social Media - 25%

• Manage electronic information distribution: website/social media and communication of nutrition services materials. Ensure accuracy and relevance of information that is on website.

Other- 5% of Effort

• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, division and university goals and objectives, as assigned by your supervisor, director, or respective designees.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative outline of the type of responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as all-encompassing or as a declaration of all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $89,760.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Education
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in nutrition with master's degree either in nutrition or related field. Must be licensed in the state of North Carolina and Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (LDN, RDN)
  
  
  
  
• Experience
  
  
  
  • None required beyond education/training.
  
  
  
  

• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Strongly Preferred Experiences:

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Minimum of 3 years' experience post master's degree preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and planning skills, group facilitation and writing skills. Comfortable with public speaking.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records
• Clinical skills: ability to apply current evidenced-based nutrition recommendations and experience with working those struggling with eating issues.
• Experience in motivational interviewing or health coaching and non-diet approach to weight management.
• Adheres to deadlines and exhibits strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and passion for the field of nutrition
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, while also being able to work independently.
• Strong listening and communication skills, attention to detail and flexibility.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.