Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Coordinator (NICU)-Food Service Therapeutics-Mount Sinai West-Full Time/Days

 

The Clinical Nutrition Coordinator (CNC) provides experienced and quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members. This individual demonstrates advanced practice in a clinical focus area and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients’ nutritional needs. Additionally, the CNC coordinates departmental projects, initiatives, and education programs and acts as a resource to clinical staff, providing feedback for professional growth and development. The CNC adheres to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives, and policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, with concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field from an accredited university.    Master's degree preferred but not required.
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from the NYS Department of Education Office of the Professions required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) 
• Advanced credential such as the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), or Pediatric, Renal, Oncology specialist preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience

 

Non-Bargaining Unit, BPT - Food Service Therapeutics - WST, Mount Sinai West

• Demonstrates advanced practice in clinical focus area.
• Applies experience and knowledge of nutrition screening/assessment to evaluate specific patient populations. Gathers the appropriate nutrition/medical history, and provides medical nutrition therapy by developing care plans that meet patients’ individualized nutrition needs.
• Conducts nutrition-focused physical exams to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
• Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy.
• Maintains individual daily productivity of direct and non-direct patient care functions with timely submission to direct supervisor.
• Meets department benchmarks for productivity.
• Provides quality nutrition counseling to patients, family members, and caregivers as indicated. Advocates on behalf of patients and families regarding nutrition care.
• 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.
• Evaluates the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support. Provides recommendations for nutrition support per hospital and department policy.
• Obtains patient food preferences and confirms allergies. Communicates effectively with the diet office, as needed. Performs meal rounds.
• Works collaboratively and professionally with the Food Service Department to ensure patient needs and compliance to therapeutic diets are met.
• Functions as a vital part of the healthcare team, actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds and assists with discharge planning.
• Coordinates internship rotation(s), including schedules and student evaluations. Leads instruction of competencies required to complete assigned rotation.
• With the support of department leadership, coordinates training and development activities for clinical nutrition staff. Orients new hires on department policies and procedures, and assists with professional growth and development.
• Exercises independent initiative and judgment. Coordinates projects within the department, including administrative (i.e. productivity reports, calendars and schedules, etc.), interdepartmental activities, lectures, and community-focused education programs. Participates in external speaking events to promote service and education.
• Assists department leadership with the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of quality assurance and performance improvement plans. Participates in performance improvement projects in the department.
• Designs, develops, and regularly updates nutrition education materials to meet the specialized needs of specific patient populations.
• Actively participates in department and hospital committees and meetings.
• May participate in practice-specific nutrition research.
• Accepts and incorporates feedback for clinical development
• Encourages and motivates peers and colleagues. Provides supportive feedback to clinical staff.
• Ensures compliance with hospital/regulatory guidelines and policies.
• Works rotating weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.