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Clinical Nutritionist - Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease East Carolina University - 4.3 Greenville, NC Job Details 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient follow-up care Electronic health records (EHR) management Health education for healthcare providers Pediatric unit experience Disease management patient education Infectious disease care Working with pediatric populations Working with individuals with chronic illnesses Care documentation Mid-level Nutrition Working with individuals with specific medical conditions Clinical staff training Cultural competency Evidence-based practice Bachelor's degree Clinical training Clinical program data analysis Quality improvement Patient family and caregiver education Adolescents Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Disease state management Dietetics Registered Dietitian Patient treatment Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Full Job Description 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
CLINICAL 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. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS. These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS. Minimum Education/Experience Bachelor'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 regulation Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Experience in: Pediatric and/or adolescent weight management or bariatric care Adult clinical nutrition, infectious disease, or chronic disease management Experience providing advanced clinical nutrition care within multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of pediatric and adult clinical nutrition, including obesity management, bariatric nutrition, infectious disease‑related nutrition concerns, and chronic disease management. Experience interpreting complex clinical data (labs, growth metrics, medications) and translate findings into effective nutrition interventions. Experience modifying treatment plans based on patient response. Excellent communication skills for education of patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Experience tailoring nutrition education to varying developmental stages, literacy levels, and cultural backgrounds. License or Certification required by the Department Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain licensure). Special Instructions to Applicant Please 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. Job Open Date 06/16/2026 Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 06/23/2026 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94417 Alternate option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA . Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
