Clinical Nutrition Specialist

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

6d•$31 - $41

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree Accepted if certified by the Commission on Dietetics Registration for degrees received before 1/1/2024 and 2 years clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare setting required
Master's degree ACEND certified for degrees received on/after 1/1/2024 and 2 years clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare setting required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
RD - Registered Dietician upon hire required
Advanced Certification CNSC, CDCES, CSP or other specialist certification in specific area of practice within 1-1/2 years required

Responsibilities

Provides ongoing nutritional assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education to patients and families.
Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans for patients across the lifecycle, from infants to the elderly, as assigned.
Integrates evidence-based research in the education, practice and management of patients.
Effectively communicates nutrition plans and rationale to team members verbally and in the medical record.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize various HIPAA secure patient communication modalities such as Zoom, My Chart, etc.
Provides education on medical nutrition therapy and food-drug interactions to patients to patients, their families and significant others.
Ensures continuity of care when a patient transitions to an alternate level of care within the facility or at discharge.
Develops nutrition education materials.
Provides lectures to residents, NP’s, and Fellows on Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
Demonstrates advanced clinical skills and knowledge base and mentors Clinical Dietitians.
Serves as clinical preceptor to dietetic interns and provides didactic training to nutrition students, peers and other medical professionals, including medical students, surgical residents, fellows, attendings.
Participates in orienting, training and in-servicing professional and other nutrition staff.
Maintains expertise by pursuing pertinent continuing education opportunities.
Participates in unit-based, disease-specific and interdisciplinary rounds on a frequent basis and acts as a consultant/resource to all members of the health care team.
Participates in weekly nutrition support rounds.
Serves as liaison/ambassador between patients/units and foodservice staff.
Exercises independent judgment and displays advanced decision making.
Evaluates literature, new products, and techniques.
Develops standards/protocols to ensure consistent, appropriate, evidence based therapies.
Participates in quality assurance activities.
Serves on committees for department and hospital initiatives.
Represents the department at community nutrition functions.
Attends regular department staff meetings as scheduled.
Research/Publishing/Speaking opportunities may arise and participation is encouraged, though not required.
Other duties as assigned.