• Clinical Dietitian 2 - Specialty, Full Time

    University of Miami (Miami, FL)


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    Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus

     

    Shift Days: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM

     

    The Clinical Dietitian 2 – Specialty (H) provides nutrition care with greater than 70% of time spent in specialty service as warranted by the facility.

    CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

    + Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans. Documents the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.

    + Communicates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients.

    + Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance, progression, or initiation of alternate therapies.

    + Writes orders for diet, supplements, 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. Ensures regulatory compliance, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies.

    + Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

     

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

    CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

    + Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Commission on Dietetic Registration

    + State Licensure (LDN) by the State of Florida Department of Health

    + Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience

    Preferred Requirements – Eligible for Compensation Incentive:

    + Master’s degree in nutrition

    + Board Certification in Specialty Area

    Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

    + Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

    + Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

    + Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

    + Ability to understand and follow instructions.

     

    The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

     

    UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

     

    The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Staff

    Pay Grade:

    H10