Oncology Dietitian - Doral
Oncology Dietitian - Doral
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$5000 Sign on Bonus
The University Of Miami UHealth Department of Nutrition Services has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Dietitian to work in Doral. The incumbent functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team by providing nutrition services and medical nutritional therapy to align with the medical goals of cancer patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on the diagnosis of the patient disease stage and nutritional status. The RD will work closely with Cancer Support Services including Exercise Physiology Social Work Massage Therapy and other disciplines
Department Specific Functions
Confers with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients.
Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans.
Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies.
Documents the nutritional status and needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Writes changes for diet orders supplement enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.
Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians patients and staff.
Creates and revises education materials related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy.
Partakes in workshops and support groups for patients and their caregivers.
Supports training of new dietitians dietetic interns and dietetic technicians as assigned.
Participates in program development and quality improvement projects designed to improve patient care at the institution.
Participates in professional growth activities and learning opportunities.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Initiates nutrient intake assessments and follow ups; conducts screenings and assessments of patients for signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition; makes changes to diet or nutrition support orders as indicated; reviews laboratory and clinical progress notes; informs physicians of patients nutritional status and need for changes in diet enteral or parenteral feeding; develops care plans documentation and reassessments.
Provides counseling and education to patients and their families regarding various topics in medical nutrition therapy and drug nutrient interaction.
Participates in professional growth activities and learning opportunities.
Completes reports for ongoing productivity tracking as required.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities and training contributing to departmental achievements.
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in nutrition dietetics or a related field.
Certification and Licensing:
Current state licensure in field required (LDN Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist)
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities evaluate accomplishments and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgement.
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgement and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
Ability to evaluate body composition and conduct a nutritionfocused physical exam using available diagnostic tools and interpreting information.
Skill in EvidenceBased Nutrition Practice Guidelines to develop implement and coordinate best practices.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge 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 subspecialties 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H8Employment Type
Full-Time
