Clinical Dietitian 3

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Dietitian 3 to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Clinical Dietitian 3 (H) promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 3 (H) provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to patients to further their medical and personal goals. The incumbent also provides leadership and oversight to less experienced staff and acts as a resource of knowledge regarding patient nutrition. Confers with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients. Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans. Documents the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized and outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines. 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. Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians, patients, and staff. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities and training. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. The incumbent for this position will be responsible for providing nutritional and health assessments, nutritional care services, diabetes self-management education, insulin management and behavior change support for people living with diabetes. Evaluates, interprets, monitors and documents nutritional status and nutritional needs of Diabetic patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines. Establishes treatment plans and communicates with patients regarding program compliance. Advises patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, food selection and preparation. Documents all medical nutrition therapy and teaching activities in EMR system. Develops and provide appropriate diabetes education materials based on program need. Provides nutrition education programs- in individualized or group settings. Participates in community outreach programs. Other duties as assigned. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical or general nutrition.
Active member of American Dietetic Association.
Licenses Dietitian/Nutritionists (LDN) by the Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, American Dietetic Association (RD).
Demonstrates the knowledge and experience in the principles, practices, and procedures of the science of Dietetics required in conducting medical nutrition therapy and diabetes self- management education and support.
Thorough knowledge of Diabetes and Nutrition- such as diagnostics, classification, treatment, and ability to apply same on an individual basis to patients.
Ability to exercise independent thought, judgement, decision making and flexibility.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) with the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)

Responsibilities

Promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition.
Provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to patients to further their medical and personal goals.
Provides leadership and oversight to less experienced staff and acts as a resource of knowledge regarding patient nutrition.
Confers with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients.
Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans.
Documents the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized and outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
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.
Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians, patients, and staff.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities and training.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Providing nutritional and health assessments, nutritional care services, diabetes self-management education, insulin management and behavior change support for people living with diabetes.
Evaluates, interprets, monitors and documents nutritional status and nutritional needs of Diabetic patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Establishes treatment plans and communicates with patients regarding program compliance.
Advises patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, food selection and preparation.
Documents all medical nutrition therapy and teaching activities in EMR system.
Develops and provide appropriate diabetes education materials based on program need.
Provides nutrition education programs- in individualized or group settings.
Participates in community outreach programs.
Other duties as assigned.