Clinical Dietitian Oncology

Clinical Dietitian Oncology

Sign On Bonus: $5K

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

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Position Responsibilities: 

This position will work in Outpatient Oncology

• Maintains the appropriate Licensure, credentials and registrations; including but not limited to licensure as Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in the State of Florida and registration as Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Maintains expertise in medical nutrition therapy in general clinical practice
• Performs calorie counts as requested and maintains accurate records daily of nutritional care activities, participate in patient tray assessments and meal rounds
• Develops and implements medical nutrition care plans
• Performs nutrition screening, intervention, as well as comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments following departmental policies and procedures
• Accurately calculates nutrient composition of enteral feedings and parenteral solutions
• Monitors, evaluates, modifies and documents medical nutrition therapy following established policies and procedures
• Initiates and follows up on nutrient intake analysis as indicated in departmental polices and procedures
• Provides counseling and education to patients and or significant others regarding medical nutrition therapy as needed
• Develops and reviews educational materials for patients as needed
• Manages PI process
• Precepts dietetic interns during clinical rotations: Coordinates clinical activities for dietetic interns to meet their education objectives, serves as a resources to dietetic interns regarding medical nutrition therapy, monitors and evaluates clinical performance of dietetic intern and reports dietetic interns' performance to Clinical Nutrition Manager
• Verifies that accurate orders are on the chart, have been implemented, and are being followed
• Communicates special needs of patients to diet office personnel through use of computer, kardex, and discussion
• Annually reviews and modifies as needed any pertinent materials (education, formulary, etc
• used in specialty area
• Represents nutrition care on appropriate committees in specialty area
• Serves as a knowledge resource of specialty area to other dietitians and the medical staff within the health system
• Specialization credentials are maintained in accordance with the National Board Certification requirements
• Voluntarily participates in community outreach programs when nutrition programs are requested
• Provides diet guidelines and education to Dietary supervisors, diet clerks, and cooks

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  Licensed, as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Florida. Only those seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024, are required to have completed the minimum of a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Individuals who established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 or those who are already registered will not be required by CDR to obtain a graduate degree.   
• Master's Degree through an accredited institution by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®), from  the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• 0 to 2 years of experience, considering supervised practice, clinical experience is preferred.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!