Clinical Dietitian 2

Clinical Dietitian 2 page is loaded## Clinical Dietitian 2remote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100096725**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The University of Miami, Human Genetics Department, is seeking a full-time Clinical Dietician to work on-site in Miami, FL.**CORE JOB SUMMARY** The Clinical Dietitian 2 promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 formulates and executes programs and materials to educate people about nutrition coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned healthcare facilities. **CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** Meets directly with patients to identify nutritional needs.* Identifies ways to improve the care of patients and makes recommendations to appropriate staff.* Performs research and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition programs.* Evaluates the effects of meal plans and revises the plans when appropriate.* Plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards.* Assesses patients’ nutritional status and develops individualized nutritional plans.* Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.* Assists in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.* Triages patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation. Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely fashion.* Collaborates with the development of educational materials.* Identifies and accounts for specific ethnic, cultural, and religious needs.* Responds to, resolves, and follows up regarding patient inquiries or concerns.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets**Department Specific Functions*** Provide individual assessment and counseling, encompassing the full spectrum of nutrition care for* pediatric and adult patients with inborn errors of metabolism (lEM)* Provide timely and effective communication, documentation and follow up with clinic faculty and staff* regarding provision of nutrition care plans and follow up* Document anthropometric measurements, nutrition-related data collection, diet analysis, meal studies,* menu development, arid nutrition education of patients {and their parents) in the Electronic Medical* record and long-term care database.* Provide assistance to the Genetics team and patient (and their families) while patients are admitted to the hospital* Follow up with patients with inborn errors of metabolism and other genetic disorders in clinical setting, as needed* Respond to patient questions and provide results of laboratory testing via phone consults* Educate medical students, pediatric residents, and genetics fellows on metabolic nutrition* Ensure patients' formula and medication refills are sent in a timely manner**This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.** **CORE QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required Valid State of Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) license required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami