Clinical Dietitian

46 Prince Street Suite 3001 Full time

R268876

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 46 Prince St, Ste 3001, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14607 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 900070 Ctr Comm Health & Prevention Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range:

UR URCB 211 H

Compensation Range: $30.00 - $40.50 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: Clinical dietitian for the Center for Community Health & Prevention. Provide comprehensive nutrition care and education to patients who are overweight and obese, at-risk for diabetes, and cardiometabolic diseases, and who have diabetes or other diagnoses requiring medical nutrition therapy. Assess nutritional status of patients and recommend nutritional regimens to match individual patient requirements. Conduct ongoing evaluation of nutritional status of patients to ensure adequacy and appropriateness of nutritional regimes. Provide ongoing education on medical nutrition therapy to patients in both individual and group counseling settings. Work with the clinical team on translating Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and its application in interventions for health-related motivation, such as lipids management, weight loss, and diabetes prevention. Serve as consultant to other members of the Center for Community Health & Prevention as part of an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assess individual new patients in the clinic by obtaining a detailed nutrition history, provide assessments, dietary instruction and education. Design, implement, and recommend medical nutritional regimens; assure adequacy and appropriateness of regimens and conduct ongoing evaluation of nutritional status of patients and the care being provided. Provide ongoing education and follow-up to individuals and in group settings on medical nutritional therapy to patients, families, and UR employees and arranges individual follow up as needed. Document all aspects of nutritional care in patients’ records. Participate in orientation and cross-training of other staff. Screen patients to identify those at nutritional risk or those needing nutrition intervention. Document all aspects of nutritional care and contractually required baseline and outcome data in medical records, program database or in correspondence to physicians related to referrals. Participate in community nutrition activities. Function as a consultant for other team members in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients. Participate and present in weekly clinical team meetings. Maintain awareness of innovations in diabetic, pre-diabetic, hypertensive, and hyperlipidimia patients' nutrition therapy through professional publications, conferences, seminars, and collaboration with colleagues. Contribute to new and on-going research plans, grant writing and manuscript preparation. Assist in the development of new worksite wellness interventions and delivery modes. Other duties as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree accepted if certified by the Commission on Dietetics Registration for degrees received before 1/1/2024 required Master's degree accepted if ACEND certified for degrees received on/after 1/1/2024 1 year of dietetic internship experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience Clinical nutrition experience in a health care setting preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills required. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered or registry-eligible by the Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire required RD - Registered Dietitian within 180 days required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries - always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better - Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Rochester