Clinical Dietitian

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida seeks a licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist to guide patient care through medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessments, and counseling. This role involves educating patients and families, developing care plans, and documenting care using the facility's electronic food service systems.

You will also precept dietetic interns and collaborate with the Clinical Nutrition Manager to advance nutrition education.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD) in Florida.
• Graduate degree required for first-time registration after Jan 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Maintains licensure, registrations, and credentials.
• Performs medical nutrition therapy and nutrition assessments.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and significant others.
• Precepts dietetic interns during clinical rotations.
• Communicates patient needs to diet office staff.

Skills

Counseling patients

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Nutrition

Tools

Electronic food service system

Job description

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 foster 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.

Department

Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities Maintains the appropriate Licensure, credentials and registrations; including but not limited to licensure as Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in the State of Florida and registration as Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Maintains expertise in medical nutrition therapy in general clinical practice. Performs calorie counts as requested and maintains accurate records daily of nutritional care activities, participates in patient tray assessments and meal rounds. Develops and implements medical nutrition care plans. Performs nutrition assessments and reassessments following departmental policies and procedures. Accurately calculates nutrient composition of enteral feedings and parenteral solutions. Monitors, evaluates, modifies & documents medical nutrition therapy following established policies and procedures. Initiates and follows up on nutrient intake analysis as needed. Provides counseling and education to patients and or significant others regarding medical nutrition therapy as needed. Develops and reviews educational materials for patients as needed. Precepts dietetic interns during clinical rotations: Leads clinical activities for dietetic interns to meet their education objectives, serves as a resources to dietetic interns regarding medical nutrition therapy, monitors and evaluates clinical performance of dietetic intern and reports dietetic interns' performance to Clinical Nutrition Manager. Communicates special needs of patients to diet office personnel through use of electronic food service system, email or discussion. Provides diet guidelines to Dietary Supervisors, diet clerks, and cooks. Voluntarily participates in community outreach programs when nutrition programs are requested.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licensed, as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Florida. Only those seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024, are required to have completed the minimum of a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Individuals who established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 or those who are already registered will not be required by CDR to obtain a graduate degree. Education Master's Degree through an accredited institution by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (applicable if seeking dietitian registration for the first time). Experience 0 to 2 years of experience, considering supervised practice, clinical experience is preferred.

Benefits

• 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 select positions and more!

Degree Requirements

Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.