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Job Description
Clinical Nutrition Specialist- Kidney Transplant Dietitian University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY Job Details Part-time $65,125 - $84,662 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications EHR systems
Nutrition Dietetics Registered Dietitian Full Job Description Position Summary:
In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of care providers, provides comprehensive nutrition care to patients with liver, kidney or heart disease, specifically transplant recipients, potential recipients and/or donor candidates as appropriate. Assesses nutritional status of patients and recommends nutritional regimens according to individual patient requirements. Conducts ongoing evaluation of nutritional status of patients to ensure adequacy and appropriateness of the nutrition regimen. Provides ongoing education on medical nutrition therapy to patients, families, and other caregivers.
Responsibilities:
Participates in unit-based, disease-specific and interdisciplinary rounds and listing committee 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 exercises independent judgment and displays advanced decision making. Evaluates literature, new products, and techniques; develops standards/protocols to ensure consistent, appropriate, evidence-based therapies. Perform initial assessment and follow-up for patients on the kidney transplant service. These aspects of nutritional status and care are documented in the patient medical record at least every ten days. Participates in quality assurance activities. Serves on committees for department and hospital initiatives. Represents the department at community nutrition functions. Attend regular department staff meetings as scheduled. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required. 2 years of clinical nutrition experience in a health care setting required. Advanced certification, CNSC, CDCES, CSP or other specialist certification in specific area of practice required within 18 months of hire required. To learn more about the position email The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion 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 is committed to non-discriminate 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 status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$65,125.00 - $84,662.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Critical & Intensive Care Dietetics Work Location:
