Clinical Dietitian 1 (H) at University of Miami, Florida

Clinical Dietitian 1 (H)

The Diabetes Research Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Dietitian 1 (H) position. The incumbent coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. Additionally, the Clinical Dietitian administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned facilities. The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to patients in order to further their medical and personal goals. The Clinical Dietitian is a member of the Diabetes Education Team and will support and collaborate with the Senior Clinical Dietitian and the Nurse Educator.

Core Job Functions

• 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.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition from an accredited university or college program required; master's degree preferred
• Current/valid FL Dietitian license required
• Active FL Registered Dietitian status
• Certified Diabetes Educator or eligible to sit for exam within 24 months of hire
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

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.