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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics- Infectious Disease has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Clinical Dietitian 2 to work in Miami.

The Clinical Dietitian 2 promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 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 administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned healthcare facilities.

Core Responsibilities:

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  Meets directly with patients to identify nutritional needs.

  
  


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  Identifies ways to improve the care of patients and makes recommendations to appropriate staff.

  
  


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  Performs research and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition programs.

  
  


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  Evaluates the effects of meal plans and revises the plans when appropriate.

  
  


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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 managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of

  
  


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  patients' care.

  
  


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  Triages patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation. Documents and reports care in an

  
  


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  accurate and timely fashion.

  
  


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  Collaborates with the 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.

Department Specific Functions

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  Provide direct dietary consultation to patients and their families on required nutrition and modified diets including the selection and preparation of food in relation to nutritional needs, family income, home facilities, cultural food patterns and development of self-feeding skills to promote optimal growth and development of the child.

  
  


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  Provide recommendation to the professional staff related to the nutritional aspects of patient care, and carry through with the appropriate documentation and follow-up as needed.

  
  


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  Provide nutrition lectures to patient groups and professionals as needed.

  
  


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  Serve on multi-disciplinary team for patient treatment planning.

  
  


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  Responsible for the development and maintenance of nutrition documentation records, and procedure manuals.

  
  


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  Develop nutritional educational materials, at a basic literacy level, to utilize with patients and families.

  
  


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  Perform other program or clinical operations duties as assigned.

  
  

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Bachelor's degree in relevant field

  
  


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  Certification and Licensing in relevant specialty or field

  
  


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  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

  
  


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  Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

  
  


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  Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

  
  


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  Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

  
  


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  Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

  
  


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  Commitment to the University's core values.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

  
  

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Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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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