Clinical Dietitian 1 – Specialty (Hybrid)

University of Miami•Plantation, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

UMHC - SCCC - Nutrition Services has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Dietitian 1 - Specialty (Hybrid) position. The incumbent provides nutrition care with greater than 70% of time spent in specialty service as warranted by the facility. The Clinical Dietitian 1 (H) – Specialty (H) functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team by providing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to align with the medical goals of cancer patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on the patient’s diagnosis, disease stage, and nutritional status. The RD will work closely with Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Services, including Exercise Physiology, Yoga Therapy, Massage Therapy, and other disciplines. This position demonstrates advanced clinical expertise through advanced board certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) license required
Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
Current state licensure in field required (LDN- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist)
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition
Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgement.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
Ability to evaluate body composition and conduct a nutrition-focused physical exam using available diagnostic tools and interpreting information.
Skill in Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines to develop, implement and coordinate best practices.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year as a Registered Dietitian in the specialty field of oncology nutrition, preferred
Board certified in relevant specialty or field (CSO- Certified Oncology Nutrition Specialist or CNSC- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician)

Responsibilities

Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans.
Documents the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients.
Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies.
Writes orders for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.
Provides counseling and education to patients and their families regarding various topics in medical nutrition therapy and drug nutrient interaction.
Ensures regulatory compliance including federal, state and accrediting agencies.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Confers with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients.
Writes changes for diet orders, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.
Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians, patients, and staff.
Creates and revises education materials related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy.
Partakes in workshops and support groups for patients and their caregivers.
Supports training of new dietitians, dietetic interns, and dietetic technicians as assigned.
Participates in program development and quality improvement projects designed to improve patient care at the institution.
Participates in professional growth activities and learning opportunities.
Initiates nutrient intake assessments and follow ups; conducts screenings and assessments of patients for signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition; makes changes to diet or nutrition support orders as indicated; reviews laboratory and clinical progress notes; informs physicians of patients' nutritional status and need for changes in diet, enteral or parenteral feeding; develops care plans, documentation and reassessments.
Develops expertise as nutrition lead for an assigned oncology subspecialty area and supports team members in related clinical decision-making.
Represents the institution in matters related to oncology nutrition. Provides in-service education to clinicians on nutritional aspects.
Completes reports for ongoing productivity tracking as required.
Participates in departmental performance and quality improvement activities and training, contributing to departmental achievements.
Develops and contributes to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers, and the community.