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Job Description

_Outpatient Certified Advanced Nutrition Coordinator-Mount Sinai Hospital_

Under the direction of Clinical Nutrition leadership (Senior Director, Director, Clinical Nutrition Manager), the Outpatient Certified Advanced Nutrition Coordinator (CANC) is responsible for activities that support patient focused care within their clinical specialty area. The CANC is an advanced and certified expert in his/her specialty and leads nutrition services in their designated ambulatory practice. The CANC coordinates activities for the practice, identifies performance opportunities, and supports the goals of the program. The CANC adheres to department/hospital philosophies, standards, objectives, and policies and procedures.

Qualifications

_Requirements:_

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, with completion of ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics)-accredited dietetic internship.

+ 5+ years of clinical experience, including 2-3 years in specialty area Research experience preferred Registered dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from the NYS Department of Education Office of the Professions required or process initiated upon hire.

+ Advanced Certification, i.e. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), and/or Pediatric/Renal/Oncology Specialty required

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72,473.00 - $108,709.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 209 - FS Clinical Nutrition - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Responsibilities

+ Demonstrates expertise in a clinical focus area with advanced credential. Exhibits innovative thinking in developing care plans for patients within practice.

+ Evaluates the nutritional status of the patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Applies advanced practice experience, credential, and knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to coordinate and provide medical nutrition therapy by developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans for general and practice specific patient populations.

+ Provides individualized counseling to patients and caregivers, including management of food-drug interactions, therapeutic diets, and supplements.

+ Conducts nutrition-focused physical exams, as indicated, to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.

+ Documents all encounters in the electronic health record per Clinical Nutrition policy.

+ Completes necessary paperwork to support insurance billing/reimbursement process.

+ Completes and maintains administrative records, including productivity, annual competencies, and other documentation of direct and non-direct patient care functions, with timely submission to direct supervisor.

+ Functions as a coordinating member of the multidisciplinary team leading discussions regarding the nutrition care of patients in the practice. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and care plan meetings as needed.

+ Organizes projects and initiatives for the ambulatory practice that support program development, including in-services, education programs, lectures, community-focused programs and external speaking events.

+ Evaluates patients on nutrition support and communicates with the clinical care team. Coordinates team meetings and discussions related to nutrition support provision. Assists with discharge planning and hospital intake as needed.

+ Demonstrates leadership through the coordination and implementation of initiatives that promote nutrition services in the practice.

+ Engages in activities that support professional growth and development of self and nutrition colleagues in the practice, further advancing nutrition expertise in focus area.

+ Organizes quality assurance monitoring and reporting activities. Engages in performance improvement projects that support goals of ambulatory practice.

+ Designs, develops, and regularly updates nutrition education materials to meet the specialized needs of the target patient population.

+ Precepts dietetic interns and instructs them on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation, develops learning modules and completes student evaluations.

+ Coordinates research activities for ambulatory practice.

+ Maintains a positive and professional demeanor and effectively communicates with patients, visitors, colleagues, hospital staff, and supervisors.

+ Accepts and incorporates feedback for clinical development.

+ Supports department/program goals. Adheres to department/hospital policies and procedures, quality standards and safety standards.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72473 - $108709 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.