Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Coordinator-Clinical Nutrition-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time/Day[...]

Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Coordinator – Pediatric Endocrine The Clinical Nutrition Coordinator provides quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members, under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition. The Clinical Nutrition Coordinator coordinates departmental initiatives and education programs. Maintains level of clinical expertise for assigned area, and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients nutritional needs. Acts as a resource to all clinical staff and provides feedback for their professional development. S/he adheres to all applicable regulatory agency guidelines, and to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives and policies and procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred. 3-5 years experience. Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from NYS Department of Education Office of the Professions, preferred, but not required. Advanced credential such as the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), or Pediatric, Renal, Oncology specialist preferred, but not required. Responsibilities Evaluates the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary health care team. Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs. Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy. Provides quality nutrition counseling to specific patient populations and family members as indicated. Coordinates projects within the department, including nutrition related in-services, interdepartmental nutrition education programs, and lectures. Designs, develops and regularly updates nutrition education materials to meet the specialized needs of specific patient populations. Participates in quality assurance monitoring and reporting for departmental performance improvement meetings. Precepts dietetic interns, develops learning modules, instructs them on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation, and completes student evaluations. Evaluates nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommends changes as needed. Uses professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to the new and changing needs of the patient. May participate in practice‑specific research to enhance program. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed. Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team. Acts as a resource to all hospital staff and provides direction regarding nutrition needs for the specific patient populations. Assists with discharge planning and home care as needed. Participates in community focused education programs and external speaking events to promote service and education. Presents department journal clubs. Other duties as assigned. 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 $65,885 – $98,280 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Health System