Clinical Nutrition Spec 1 Position Available In Monroe, New York

Clinical Nutrition Spec 1
Rochester, NY
As amunity, the University of Rochester is defined by a deepmitment to Meliora – Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we : equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure ourmunity is weing to all and is a place w all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500061

Nutritional Support Services Work Shift:

UR – Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 212

Compensation Range:

$65,125.00 – $84,662.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximumpensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’spensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provides timely,prehensive, evidence-based nutritional care and education to patients and families. Participates in the training of medical staff, dietetic interns and peers. Ensures best practices by regularly reviewing various literature and changing policies/practice as needed. Acts in a manner which is highly responsive to patients’ needs and promotes and supports the highest quality nutritional care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides ongoing nutritional assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education to patients and families. Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans for patients across the lifecycle, from infants to the elderly, as assigned. Integrates evidence-based research in the education, practice and management of patients. Effectivelymunicates nutrition plans and rationale to team members verbally and in the medical record. Demonstrates the ability to utilize various HIPAA secure patientmunication modalities such as Zoom, My Chart, etc. Provides education on medical nutrition therapy and food-drug interactions to patients to patients, their families and significant others. Ensures continuity of care when a patient transitions to an alternate level of care within the facility or at discharge. Develops nutrition education materials. Provides lectures to residents, NP’s, and Fellows on Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Demonstrates advanced clinical skills and knowledge base and mentors Clinical Dietitians. Serves as clinical preceptor to dietetic interns and provides didactic training to nutrition students, peers and other medical professionals, including medical students, surgical residents, fellows, attendings. Participates in orienting, training and in-servicing professional and other nutrition staff. Maintains expertise by pursuing pertinent continuing education opportunities. Participates in unit-based, disease-specific and interdisciplinary rounds on a frequent basis and acts as a consultant/resource to all members of the health care team. Participates in weekly nutrition support rounds. Serves as liaison/ambassador between patients/units and foodservice staff. Exercises independent judgment and displays advanced decision making. Evaluates literature, new products, and techniques. Develops standards/protocols to ensure consistent, appropriate, evidence-based therapies. Participates in quality assurance activities. Serves onmittees for department and hospital initiatives. Represents the department atmunity nutrition functions. Attends regular department staff meetings as scheduled. Research/Publishing/Speaking opportunities may arise, and participation is encouraged, though not required. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree Accepted if certified by the Commission on Dietetics Registration for degrees received before 1/1/2024 and 2 years clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare setting required Master’s degree ACEND certified for degrees received on/after 1/1/2024 and 2 years clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare setting required Or equivalentbination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS RD

– Registered Dietician upon hire required Advanced Certification CNSC, CDCES, CSP or other specialist certification in specific area of practice within 1-1/2 years required The University of Rochester ismitted to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and weing culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University ismitted to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). Thismitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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