Clinical Dietitian 2 - Specialty (H) (Hybrid)

Current Staff, Faculty, or Temporary Employees To apply as a current employee, log in to Workday and use the internal application process. Job Overview The University of Miami UHealth Department of UMHC - SCCC - Nutrition Services has an exciting opportunity for a full time Hybrid Clinical Dietitian 2 – Specialty (H) in Miami. The incumbent functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team, providing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that align with the medical goals of cancer patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on the patient’s diagnosis, disease stage, and nutritional status. The RD works closely with Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Services, including Exercise Physiology, Yoga Therapy, Massage Therapy, and other disciplines. This position also provides leadership and oversight to less experienced staff and acts as a resource of knowledge regarding patient nutrition in an oncology setting. The Clinical Dietitian 2 – Specialty supports innovation in practice, serves as a mentor to peers, and contributes to the development of clinical guidelines, training, and quality improvement efforts.

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, supplement, 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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions Confers with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients. Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans. Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies. Documents on the nutritional status and needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines. Writes changes for diet orders, supplements, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy. Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter experts to physicians, patients, and staff. Creates and revises education materials for patients and staff related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy. Leads program development and quality improvement projects designed to enhance patient care, acting on quality improvement data and plans. Participates in professional growth activities and learning opportunities. Attends and contributes to conferences and seminars on nutrition and related topics. Participates in clinical research opportunities. Engages in quality improvement opportunity and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition programs. Leads workshops and support groups for patients and their caregivers. Completes reports for ongoing productivity tracking as required. Supports oversight and training of new dietitians, dietetic interns, and dietetic technicians to assigned areas. Ensures evidence‑based guidelines are integrated into clinical practice. Develops and contributes to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers, and the community. Represents the institution in matters related to oncology nutrition. Provides in‑service education to clinicians on nutritional aspects. Initiates nutrient intake assessments and follow ups; conducts screenings and assessments of patients for signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition; makes changes to diet or nutrition support orders as indicated; evaluates appropriate fluid and electrolytes; reviews laboratory and clinical progress notes; informs physicians of patients’ nutritional status and need for changes in diet, enteral or parenteral feeding; develops care plans, documentation and reassessments. Provides counseling and education to patients and their families regarding various topics in medical nutrition therapy and drug‑nutrient interaction. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities and training, contributing to departmental achievements. Serves as a primary nutrition lead for an assigned oncology subspecialty area and supports team members in related clinical decision‑making. Participates in interdisciplinary discussions, tumor boards, and complex case reviews related to the assigned specialty. Coordinates or contributes to the development of a minimum of one annual training or educational sessions for clinical staff on advanced oncology nutrition topics (e.g., malnutrition, surgical complications, nutrition support). Collaborates on the creation or revision of nutrition practice guidelines, clinical protocols, or patient education materials specific to the subspecialty. Supports periodic peer chart audits to assess documentation quality, promote consistency, and support clinical improvement. Leads or co‑leads quality improvement initiatives and outcomes tracking related to specialty service areas. Serves as a mentor or preceptor for dietitians pursuing specialty certification or advanced practice competencies and supports professional development through knowledge sharing.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field. Certification and Licensing Current state licensure in field required (LDN‑Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist) Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition Board certified in relevant specialty or field (CSO‑Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition or CNSC‑Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) or must obtain within one‑year of hire Experience Minimum of 5 years as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting Two years as a Registered Dietitian in the specialty field of oncology nutrition (preferred) 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. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgement. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision. Ability to evaluate body composition and conduct a nutrition‑focused physical exam using available diagnostic tools and interpreting information. Skill in Evidence‑Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines to develop, implement and coordinate best practices. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. EEO Statement 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. Job Status Full time Employee Type Staff Pay Grade H10 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami