Research Dietitian

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Health Care Provider
Posted on April 30, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Research Dietitian

Requisition Number

RE45130

Working Title

Research Dietitian / Licensed Nutritionist

Department Name

7H460:FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

44

Salary Range

$43,361-69,383/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist

Physical Requirements

Walking, sitting, standing, and working at a computer for an extended period of time.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Travel required using personal vehicle.

Job Summary

The registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist will provide medical nutrition therapy in the homes of individuals living with type 2 diabetes.

The registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist will be responsible for providing tailored nutrition/dietary recommendations to families as well as collecting data on anthropometric measures. In addition, this individual will provide recommendations for appropriate physical activity using recommendations from the American Diabetes Association.

The registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist will be guided by his/her individual scope of practice, provide counseling, regimen adjustment, problem solving, and recognizing and prioritizing data. The registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist will engage in clinical and educational assessments to guide clinical decision-making.

The registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist will participate in appropriate training to maximize teaching and learning skills with a focus on analyzing, and evaluating in accordance with research study protocol. The registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist must demonstrate positivity and the ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams,), RedCap, LabArchives.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree with three or more years of work history as a dietitian and/or nutritionist preferred.

Deadline to Apply

05/06/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you licensed as a dietitian in the state of Kentucky?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents