Clinical Dietitian 2 - Specialty, Full Time

Location UHealth Tower Shift Days: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5:00 PM Clinical Dietitian 2 – Specialty (H) Provides nutrition care with greater than 70% of time spent in specialty service as warranted by the facility. The Clinical Dietitian 1 – Specialty (H) assists with mentorship to the clinical dietitian staff and leadership to promote hospital-driven nutrition initiatives. 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 continuation 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. Core Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). State Licensure (LDN) by the State of Florida Department of Health Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical nutrition experience, preferably including experience with cystic fibrosis, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal patient populations. 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, apply, and follow instructions. Commitment to the University’s core values. Benefits Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. Equal Opportunity Employer 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