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## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .The Diabetes Research Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Dietitian 1 (H) position. The incumbent coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. Additionally, the Clinical Dietitian administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned facilities. The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to patients in order to further their medical and personal goals. The Clinical Dietitian is a member of the Diabetes Education Team and will support and collaborate with the Senior Clinical Dietitian and the Nurse Educator.**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** Plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards.* Assesses patients’ nutritional status and develops individualized nutritional plans.* Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.* Assists in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.* Triages patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.* Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely fashion.* Collaborates with the development of educational materials.* Identifies and accounts for specific ethnic, cultural, and religious needs.* Responds to, resolves, and follows up regarding patient inquiries or concerns.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University ass***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.*****CORE QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from an accredited university or college program required; master’s degree preferred* Current/valid FL Dietitian license required* Active FL Registered Dietitian status* Certified Diabetes Educator or eligible to sit for exam within 24 months of hire* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience**DRI CORE JOB FUNCTIONS**·
Responsible for undertaking nutrition and diabetes self-management assessment and counseling of patients in individual and group settings·
Confers
with education team, physicians
and
other
healthcare
professionals
to
coordinate
medical
and
nutritional
needs
of patients.·
Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans.·
Documents the nutritional status and needs of outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.·
Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies.·
Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians, patients, and staff.·
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities and training.·
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.*****CORE QUALIFICATIONS****Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from an accredited university or college program; master’s degree preferred**Certification and Licensing:*** Current/valid FL Dietitian license required* Active FL Registered Dietitian status* Certified Diabetes Educator or eligible to sit for exam within 24 months of hire**Experience:**·
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience preferred**Department Specific Functions:****Patient assessment & education in disease management (75%)**·
Provide nutritional assessment to patients with diabetes and associated disorders, including medical nutrition therapy, carbohydrate counting and weight management·
For those patients with diabetes, assess, implement and document diabetes self-management skills, referring to and liaising with the diabetes nurse educator and senior clinical dietitian
as required.·
Participate and support in community-based diabetes and weight loss programs·
Assist in the development and implementation of the “Mastering Your Diabetes” program (a DRI based diabetes self-management program held quarterly, including weekends)·
Provide nutritional and diabetes self-management assessment and counseling for adults and
pediatric patients with diabetes and associated disorders·
Obtain or maintain CDE status to provide diabetes education for both adult and pediatric patients, encompassing the American Diabetes Association National Standards of DSME and demonstrate knowledge of glucose monitoring, pattern recognition, evaluation of physician determined insulin algorithms and insulin pump therapy etc.·
Develop knowledge and training of
insulin Pumps and glucose monitors.#LI-GD1The 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.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click
for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**H8The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values #J-18808-Ljbffr
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .The Diabetes Research Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Dietitian 1 (H) position. The incumbent coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. Additionally, the Clinical Dietitian administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned facilities. The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to patients in order to further their medical and personal goals. The Clinical Dietitian is a member of the Diabetes Education Team and will support and collaborate with the Senior Clinical Dietitian and the Nurse Educator.**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** Plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards.* Assesses patients’ nutritional status and develops individualized nutritional plans.* Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.* Assists in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.* Triages patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.* Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely fashion.* Collaborates with the development of educational materials.* Identifies and accounts for specific ethnic, cultural, and religious needs.* Responds to, resolves, and follows up regarding patient inquiries or concerns.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University ass***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.*****CORE QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from an accredited university or college program required; master’s degree preferred* Current/valid FL Dietitian license required* Active FL Registered Dietitian status* Certified Diabetes Educator or eligible to sit for exam within 24 months of hire* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience**DRI CORE JOB FUNCTIONS**·
Responsible for undertaking nutrition and diabetes self-management assessment and counseling of patients in individual and group settings·
Confers
with education team, physicians
and
other
healthcare
professionals
to
coordinate
medical
and
nutritional
needs
of patients.·
Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans.·
Documents the nutritional status and needs of outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.·
Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies.·
Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians, patients, and staff.·
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities and training.·
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.*****CORE QUALIFICATIONS****Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from an accredited university or college program; master’s degree preferred**Certification and Licensing:*** Current/valid FL Dietitian license required* Active FL Registered Dietitian status* Certified Diabetes Educator or eligible to sit for exam within 24 months of hire**Experience:**·
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience preferred**Department Specific Functions:****Patient assessment & education in disease management (75%)**·
Provide nutritional assessment to patients with diabetes and associated disorders, including medical nutrition therapy, carbohydrate counting and weight management·
For those patients with diabetes, assess, implement and document diabetes self-management skills, referring to and liaising with the diabetes nurse educator and senior clinical dietitian
as required.·
Participate and support in community-based diabetes and weight loss programs·
Assist in the development and implementation of the “Mastering Your Diabetes” program (a DRI based diabetes self-management program held quarterly, including weekends)·
Provide nutritional and diabetes self-management assessment and counseling for adults and
pediatric patients with diabetes and associated disorders·
Obtain or maintain CDE status to provide diabetes education for both adult and pediatric patients, encompassing the American Diabetes Association National Standards of DSME and demonstrate knowledge of glucose monitoring, pattern recognition, evaluation of physician determined insulin algorithms and insulin pump therapy etc.·
Develop knowledge and training of
insulin Pumps and glucose monitors.#LI-GD1The 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.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click
for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**H8The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values #J-18808-Ljbffr