Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking an Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Coordinator to deliver quality nutrition care to patients and families in an ambulatory setting. You will work under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition, coordinate department initiatives, and maintain clinical expertise to tailor nutrition therapy.

The role involves counseling patients, nutrition-focused assessments, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an ACEND-accredited program with completion of dietetic internship.
• 3+ years of clinical nutrition experience in ambulatory/outpatient settings preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is required.
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from NYS or process initiated upon hire is required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nutrition care and education to patients and families under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition.
• Coordinates departmental initiatives and education programs to improve care.
• Evaluates nutritional status by reviewing EMR and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to develop nutrition care plans.
• Provides individualized counseling on medical nutrition therapy, diet, and supplements for diverse patient populations.
• Documents encounters in the electronic health record and supports insurance billing/reimbursement processes.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team during rounds and care plan meetings to optimize patient outcomes.
• Coordinates nutrition-related in-services, education programs, lectures, and external speaking events.
• Assists with care for patients on home nutrition support and discharge planning as needed.

Skills

3+ years clinical experience

Registered Dietitian

CDN

ACEND internship

Advanced Certification encouraged

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher with ACEND-accredited internship

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking an Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Coordinator to deliver quality nutrition care to patients and families in an ambulatory setting. You will work under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition, coordinate department initiatives, and maintain clinical expertise to tailor nutrition therapy.

The role involves counseling patients, nutrition-focused assessments, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.