Clinical Dietitian 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Human Genetics Department, is seeking a full-time Clinical Dietician to work on-site in Miami, FL. The Clinical Dietitian 2 promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 formulates and executes programs and materials to educate people about nutrition coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned healthcare facilities. This role involves providing individual assessment and counseling for pediatric and adult patients with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM), communicating and documenting nutrition care plans, and educating patients and their families. The position also requires follow-up with patients in clinical settings, responding to patient questions, educating medical students and residents, and ensuring timely refills of formulas and medications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) license required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Meets directly with patients to identify nutritional needs.
Identifies ways to improve the care of patients and makes recommendations to appropriate staff.
Performs research and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition programs.
Evaluates the effects of meal plans and revises the plans when appropriate.
Plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards.
Assesses patients’ nutritional status and develops individualized nutritional plans.
Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
Assists in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
Triages patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely fashion.
Collaborates with the development of educational materials.
Identifies and accounts for specific ethnic, cultural, and religious needs.
Responds to, resolves, and follows up regarding patient inquiries or concerns.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Provide individual assessment and counseling, encompassing the full spectrum of nutrition care for pediatric and adult patients with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM).
Provide timely and effective communication, documentation and follow up with clinic faculty and staff regarding provision of nutrition care plans and follow up.
Document anthropometric measurements, nutrition-related data collection, diet analysis, meal studies, menu development, and nutrition education of patients and their parents in the Electronic Medical record and long-term care database.
Provide assistance to the Genetics team and patient (and their families) while patients are admitted to the hospital.
Follow up with patients with inborn errors of metabolism and other genetic disorders in clinical setting, as needed.
Respond to patient questions and provide results of laboratory testing via phone consults.
Educate medical students, pediatric residents, and genetics fellows on metabolic nutrition.
Ensure patients' formula and medication refills are sent in a timely manner.