Registered Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian (Hialeah)

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct an initial comprehensive nutritional assessment on all Eldercare participants upon enrollment, annually and unscheduled reassessments when needed
• Independently performs assessments and reassessments per regulations
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant and contributes to the plan of care for each participant in specialty area.
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintain regular attendance at and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; communicate participant changes, collaborate on care planning decisions and support coordination for 24 hour care delivery.
• Actively participate in the Intake and Assessment care plan meetings.
• Creates a monthly meal plan for all meals served in the PACE Center, based on USDA standards
• Oversees the PACE serving area to ensure maintenance/cleanliness and all meals served in the PACE Center.
• Monitor weight, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, changes in chewing or swallowing, mood changes, hydration status, intake, skin breakdown and report changes to the interdisciplinary team with recommendations for changes.
• Provide nutritional counseling and education for Eldercare participants and/or caregivers using appropriate materials. Provide individual and group education as appropriate.
• Participate in performance improvement teams, task forces and committees for the Eldercare.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Dietary Aides.
• Monitor portion control; appropriate serving of food; adherence to therapeutic diets, purchasing and inventory of food.
• Act as liaison with contracted meal service to ensure meals meet the needs of the Eldercare participants.
• Know and adhere to philosophy and goals of the Eldercare program
• Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Licensed as a Dietitian in the State of Florida. BLS or CPR Requried
• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition of Dietetics from an accredited college or University and current ServeSafe Certification
• 1 - 4 years experience as a Registered Dietitian and 1 year working with a frail or elderly population

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!