Inpatient Senior Nutritionist (Pediatrics)-FS Clinical Nutrition-The Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time, Days

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

6d•$65,885 - $98,827

About The Position

The Inpatient Senior Nutritionist provides nutrition care and education to pediatric patients and their families under the direction of Clinical Nutrition leadership. The role assesses pediatric patients’ nutritional status and recommends appropriate nutrition therapy based on their needs. The Senior Nutritionist advances practice in pediatric nutrition and supports departmental initiatives and education programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition.
At least 2 years of clinical experience.
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) credential from the NYS Department of Education Office of the Professions encouraged.

Responsibilities

Review information from the electronic medical record and interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess patients’ nutritional status and determine their nutrition needs.
Advance practice in the clinical focus area through education and skill development.
Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams to determine risk or degree of malnutrition.
Document pertinent findings in the medical record according to policy.
Maintain daily productivity, annual competencies, and required documentation of direct and indirect patient care, submitting materials to the direct supervisor on time.
Meet department productivity benchmarks.
Provide nutrition counseling to patients, family members, and caregivers as indicated.
Evaluate nutrition care plans, recommend changes as needed, and apply professional judgment and standards to patients’ changing needs.
Evaluate the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Obtain patients’ food preferences, confirm allergies, communicate with the diet office as needed, and perform meal rounds.
Collaborate with the Food Service Department to meet patient needs and ensure compliance with therapeutic diets.
Communicate with healthcare team members, including participating in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning rounds.
Instruct dietetic interns on rotation competencies, review and revise internship materials and resources, and complete student evaluations.
Assist department leadership with training and developing clinical nutrition staff.
Participate in departmental projects, including nutrition in-services, interdepartmental programs, lectures, and community-focused programs.
Support department leadership in organizing projects and activities, and participate in external speaking events to promote services and education.
Assist in developing and updating nutrition education materials.
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors and incorporate feedback for clinical development.
Comply with hospital and regulatory guidelines and policies.
Work rotating weekends and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.