University of Miami·Plantation, Florida
The Clinical Dietitian provides specialized nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, developing care plans, and providing education to patients and their families.
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UMHC - SCCC - Nutrition Services has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Dietitian 1 - Specialty (Hybrid) position. The incumbent provides nutrition care with greater than 70% of time spent in specialty service as warranted by the facility.
Core job functions
Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans.
Documents the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients.
Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies.
Writes orders for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.
Provides counseling and education to patients and their families regarding various topics in medical nutrition therapy and drug nutrient interaction.
Ensures regulatory compliance including federal, state and accrediting agencies.
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.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
The Clinical Dietitian 1 (H) – Specialty (H) functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team by providing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to align with the medical goals of cancer patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on the patient’s diagnosis, disease stage, and nutritional status. The RD will work closely with Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Services, including Exercise Physiology, Yoga Therapy, Massage Therapy, and other disciplines. This position demonstrates advanced clinical expertise through advanced board certification.
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Confers with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients.
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Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans.
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Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies.
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Documents the nutritional status and needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
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Writes changes for diet orders, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.
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Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians, patients, and staff.
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Creates and revises education materials related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy.
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Partakes in workshops and support groups for patients and their caregivers.
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Supports training of new dietitians, dietetic interns, and dietetic technicians as assigned.
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Participates in program development and quality improvement projects designed to improve patient care at the institution.
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Participates in professional growth activities and learning opportunities.
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Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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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.
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Provides counseling and education to patients and their families regarding various topics in medical nutrition therapy and drug nutrient interaction.
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Develops expertise as nutrition lead for an assigned oncology subspecialty area and supports team members in related clinical decision-making.
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Represents the institution in matters related to oncology nutrition.
Provides in-service education to clinicians on nutritional aspects.
Bachelor’s 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 of 3 years as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting
Minimum of 1 year as a Registered Dietitian in the specialty field of oncology nutrition, preferred
Board certified in relevant specialty or field (CSO- Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition or CNSC- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician)
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Requires a Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field and a valid Florida LDN license. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian is required, with oncology specialty certification preferred.
Market context
In Florida, Clinical Dietitian 1 specialty roles are typically in demand where hospitals and specialty care teams need dietitians with oncology experience and current licensure. Competition is often strongest for candidates who already hold a Florida LDN license, have at least 3 years as a Registered Dietitian, and bring preferred CSO or CNSC certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to oncology experience.
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Completes reports for ongoing productivity tracking as required.
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Participates in departmental performance and quality improvement activities and training, contributing to departmental achievements.
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Develops and contributes to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers, and the community.