Inpatient Senior Nutritionist (Pediatrics)-FS Clinical Nutrition-The Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time, Days

Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition leadership (Senior Director, Director, Clinical Manager), the Senior Nutritionist provides quality nutrition care and education to pediatric patients and family members. Assesses the nutritional status of pediatric patients and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients’ nutritional needs.  The Senior Nutritionist is advancing practice in pediatric nutrition, assessing the nutritional status of pediatric patients and recommending the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients’ nutritional needs.  This individual supports departmental initiatives and education programs.

1. Evaluates the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs.

2. Advances practice in clinical focus area through education and skill development.

3. Conducts nutrition-focused physical exams to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition

4. Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy

5. Maintains individual daily productivity, annual competencies, and other required documentation of direct and non-direct patient care functions, with timely submission to direct supervisor.

6. Meets department benchmarks for productivity.

7. Provides quality nutrition counseling to patients, family members, and caregivers as indicated.

8. Evaluates nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommends changes as needed. Uses professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to the new and changing needs of the patient.

9. Evaluates the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support.

10. Obtains patients’ food preferences and confirms allergies. Communicates with the diet office as needed. Performs meal rounds.

11. Works collaboratively and professionally with the Food Service Department to ensure patient needs and compliance to therapeutic diets are met.

12. Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team, including participation in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning rounds.

13. Instructs dietetic intern on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation. Consistently reviews and revises internship rotation materials and resources. Completes student evaluations.

14. Assists department leadership with the training and development of clinical nutrition staff.

15. Participates in projects within the department, including providing nutrition related in-services, interdepartmental nutrition programs, lectures, and community-focused programs.

16. Supports department leadership with organizing projects and activities. Participates in external speaking events to promote service and education.

17. Assists with the development and updating of nutrition education materials

18. Demonstrates effective communication with peers and supervisors.

19. Accepts and incorporates feedback for clinical development.

20. Compliant with hospital/regulatory guidelines and policies

21. Works rotating weekends and holidays

22. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition required, Masters preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical experience Registered dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from the NYS Department of Education Office of the Professions encouraged.