Transplant Dietitian / Clinical Nutritionist

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Transplant Dietitian / Clinical Nutritionist

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Department: KIDNEY TRANSPLANT (PRE)
Local Title: Transplant Dietitian / Clinical Nutritionist
Budget Title: Teaching Hospital Clinical Nutritionist II
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Categories: Clinical, Patient Care

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world.

Bargaining Unit: UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Transplant Dietitian / TH Clinical Nutritionist II. The Clinical Dietician Specialist is an integral member of our multi-disciplinary Department of Transplant team. They are central to the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of all phases of nutritional care for inpatients and outpatients. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Nutritional assessments, modified dietary formulation, self-management training, nutritional intervention as part of a comprehensive clinical plan.
• Participation in daily inpatient rounds with appropriate documentation in the patient's electronic medical record is expected.
• Provide comfort while simultaneously educating parents and families across a highly diverse patient population.
• Ensuring patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and quality care.
• Participation in quality assessment and quality improvement projects related to transplant nutrition.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year accredited college or university.
• Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registrations).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of work in area of specialty.

Work Schedule: Variable Days; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank: SL3

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]

Advertised: May 28, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled