Responsibilities:

• Performs nutritional assessment of both potential donors and recipients.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and Selection Committee.
• Educates patients and their families regarding the nutritional and behavioral aspects of their medical conditions.
• Develops and/or implements new approaches to care for the diabetic patient.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Documents assessment and plan of care for the patient in the medical record.
• Reassesses and motivates patient to improve their nutritional health via follow-up appointments.
• Provides feedback to physicians in a timely fashion.
• Develops and implements a plan of care for complex patients or those at high risk for complications.
• Plans and coordinates educational classes.
• Organizes and participate in support groups.
• Coordinates various public speaking and media appearances with the marketing staff.
• Provides and coordinates education programs with cardiac, kidney and liver transplant patients rehab.
• Develops educational materials for use with patients.
• Keeps literature and material current.
• Evaluates publications available for patient use.
• Incorporates knowledge of current clinical trends, concepts and technology in making sound decisions/judgments and resolving patient's nutritional problems using scientific methods and intervention strategies.
• Collaborates with other specialties to ensure interdisciplinary management and continuity of care for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Initiates and facilitates patient care conferences and case reviews.
• Provides and coordinates discharge planning for transplant patients with other members of the Healthcare team.
• Produces required reports in a timely basis.
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an approved four (4) year program, MS or MPH preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Media skills desirable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control practices.
• Demonstrates flexibility, is organized and functions well in stressful situations.

Languages:

Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with Commission of Dietetic Registration.
• Florida Dietitian License-Department of Professional Regulations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• For Oncology, Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition required within two years of employment.
• For Transplant, CNSC- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, CSR- Specialist in Renal Nutrition required within two years of employment.

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position: World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in providing patient counseling and education.
• Prefer experience working with transplant patients.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: This position involves educating and motivating patients to change their eating behaviors and lifestyle through nutrition and exercise in order to achieve improved health.
• Physical Duties: This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Frequent use of phones, computers, faxes machines.
• Significant writing on paper and blackboard.
• Working Conditions: Indoors work setting in an air-conditioned environment.
• May require local travel to one primary setting plus some routine and occasional travel to other education sites.
• Has potential of on call responsibility.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Lab coat and gloves.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.