Clinical Dietitian 2 Specialty, Full Time at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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Location: UHealth Tower
Shift Days: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM

The Clinical Dietitian 2 (H) promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 (H) formulates and executes programs and materials to educate people about nutrition coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 (H) administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned healthcare facilities.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards.

  
  


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  Assesses patients' nutritional status and develops individualized nutritional plans.

  
  


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  Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.

  
  


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  Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients' care.

  
  


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  Triages patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.

  
  


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  Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely fashion.

  
  


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  Collaborates with development of educational materials.

  
  


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  Identifies and accounts for specific ethnic, cultural, and religious needs.

  
  


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  Responds to, resolves, and follows-up regarding patient inquiries or concerns.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

  
  


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  Registered Dietitian (RDN/LDN)

  
  


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  FL state license.

  
  


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  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.

  
  


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  Minimum of 3 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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