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Position DetailsPosition Informationhttps://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97599Job TitleClinical Nutritionist – Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious DiseasePosition Number400567Vacancy Open toAll CandidatesTime-LimitedYesDepartment Homepagehttps://internal-medicine.ecu.edu/infectious-diseases/Advertising DepartmentIM-INFECTIOUS DISEASEDivisionECU Health/BSOMClassification Title14401 Nutrition SpecialistCompetency Level3 - AdvancedWorking TitleClinical Nutritionist – Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious DiseaseNumber of Vacancies1Full Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Full Time or Part TimeFull TimeRecruitment Range$44,640-$95,220Anticipated Hiring Range$61,531-$68,368Salary Grade EquivalencyMH15Work ScheduleMonday-FridayWork Hours8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.mPosition Location (City)GreenvilleJob CategoryStaffBe a Pirate!Be a Pirate!East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.Primary Purpose of Organizational UnitThe Division of Infectious Disease is a unit within the leadership of the Brody School of Medicine Internal Medicine Department, providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of infections. Infectious Disease doctors help ensure the timely diagnosis and treatment of acute infections by recommending appropriate diagnostic tests to identify the source and recommending the appropriate antibiotic to treat the infection. Inpatient and outpatient consultations are available for a wide variety of illnesses, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS, postsurgical infections, skin and soft tissue infections, infections in cancer patients, bone and joint infections, pneumonia, sepsis, emerging infections, and fever of unknown origin. Additionally, we offer an International Traveler’s Clinic that provides travel advice and immunizations for individuals traveling overseas. The Ryan White program is the largest initiative within the Division of Infectious Diseases, providing services to patients across 28counties in eastern North Carolina. Our physicians and physician extenders currently care for over 1,800 Ryan White patients throughout this region and its surrounding areas. Faculty members collect clinical and social data to better understand and address the social determinants of health that contribute to the disproportionately high HIV infection rates among specific populations. The division is also involved in numerous clinical trials focused on HIV therapies, which offer essential medications to individuals who might otherwise lack access to treatment. The Ryan White Program enables patients access to medical care services at little or no cost and expands the array of specialty medical services (e.g., nutrition, mental health/substance use counseling, dental services, case management, transportation assistance) through grant funds. The Department of Internal Medicine plays a vital role in advancing the mission of East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, which focuses on three primary goals: 1) providing healthcare to citizens of eastern North Carolina, 2) training primary care physicians to meet the healthcare needs of the region, and 3) making medical education accessible to underserved populations. By collecting and analyzing data, faculty can make informed decisions that help patients improve their health outcomes.Department of Pediatrics – Brody School of MedicineThe primary purpose of the Department of Pediatrics within the Brody School of Medicine is to improve the health and well‑being of infants, children, and adolescents across Eastern North Carolina by delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based, and compassionate pediatric care, advancing medical education and workforce development, and supporting clinical scholarship and population health initiatives.The department serves as a regional pediatric care provider and safety‑net, addressing the needs of medically complex and underserved populations while integrating clinical care, teaching, research, and community engagement. Through its academic mission, the department educates and trains future pediatric providers committed to serving rural and underserved communities, strengthens access to specialty pediatric services, and contributes to the long‑term health of the region.Primary Purpose of PositionThe Clinical Nutritionist – Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease provides specialized medical nutrition therapy across two distinct clinical populations, with 50% effort dedicated to an Adolescent Bariatric Program and 50% dedicated to Adult Infectious Disease. This role delivers evidence‑based nutrition assessment, education, and ongoing care while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary pediatric and adult care teams to optimize clinical outcomes, support chronic disease management, and improve quality of life.To provide advanced, patient‑centered medical nutrition therapy for adolescents participating in bariatric care and adults receiving treatment for infectious diseases, applying clinical judgment, current evidence‑based guidelines, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal treatment outcomes. Apply evidence‑based practice guidelines and current clinical literature to ensure nutrition interventions are accurate, current, and aligned with standards of care. Document nutrition assessments, care plans, and follow‑up in the electronic medical record in compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements. Serve as a nutrition resource for medical providers, trainees, and clinical staff across pediatric and adult settings. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support programmatic evaluation of nutrition outcomes. Educate medical students, residents, and other healthcare trainees as requested, contributing to clinical learning experiences.Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition dietetics or public health nutrition; or completion of an ADA Dietetic internship with ADA Commission. Eligibility for Dietetic Registration preferred. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.License or Certification required by statute or regulationDietetic Registration eligibility preferredPreferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceExperience in:Pediatric and/or adolescent weight management or bariatric careAdult clinical nutrition, infectious disease, or chronic disease managementExperience providing advanced clinical nutrition care within multidisciplinary teamsExperience interpreting complex clinical data (labs, growth metrics, medications) and translating findings into effective nutrition interventionsExperience modifying treatment plans based on patient responseExperience tailoring nutrition education to varying patient populationsLicense or Certification required by the DepartmentRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain licensure).Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.Additional Instructions to ApplicantCLINICAL SUPPORT POSTION – NOT SUBECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center, which serves as its teaching hospital, as well as the flagship hospital for ECU Health.