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

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

5d•$65,885 - $98,827

About The Position

Under the direction of Clinical Nutrition leadership, the Senior Nutritionist provides quality nutrition care and education to pediatric patients and their families. The role assesses pediatric patients’ nutritional status and recommends nutrition therapy appropriate to 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 New York State Department of Education Office of the Professions encouraged.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ nutritional status using information from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, applying nutrition screening and assessment knowledge to determine patient needs.
Advance practice in the clinical focus area through education and skill development.
Conduct nutrition-focused physical examinations to determine the 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 functions, 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 when adapting guidelines, protocols, and standards of care 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 ensure patient needs and therapeutic-diet compliance are met.
Communicate with healthcare team members, including participating in interdisciplinary and discharge-planning rounds.
Instruct dietetic interns on rotation competencies, review and revise rotation materials and resources, and complete student evaluations.
Assist department leadership with training and development of clinical nutrition staff.
Participate in departmental projects, including nutrition-related 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 with developing and updating nutrition education materials.
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
Accept and incorporate feedback for clinical development.
Comply with hospital and regulatory guidelines and policies.
Work rotating weekends and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.