Registered Dietitian

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Dietitian - Research to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                    

The Research Clinical Dietitian 1 – Specialty (H) provides nutrition care with greater than 70% of time spent in specialty service as warranted by the facility.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                         

Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans. Documents the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines. Communicates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients. Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies. Writes orders for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy. Provides counseling and education to patients and their families regarding various topics in medical nutrition therapy and drug nutrient interaction. Ensures regulatory compliance including federal, state and accrediting agencies. 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 relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification from a recognized accrediting body. Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN), licensed in Florida. Preferred oncology certification by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.

DEPT SPECIFICS SUMMARY                                                                                                                                    

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Research Dietitian to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the intricate relationship between nutrition and cancer. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to cutting-edge research projects, and make a meaningful impact on improving the lives of cancer patients through evidence-based dietary interventions for the diverse catchment area Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center serves.

DEPT SPECIFICS JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Collaborate with members of the research and healthcare teams to design and implement research studies focusing on the effects of diet on cancer care across the continuum from prevention to treatment, and into survivorship.
• Recruit and screen study participants, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and informed consent protocols.
• Conduct thorough nutritional assessments and provide personalized dietary interventions for research participants.
• Contribute to the development and management of dietary interventions, coordinating closely with participants to monitor adherence and collecting relevant data.
• Analyze collected data and contribute to the interpretation of research findings, assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and scientific publications.
• Remain up to date with the latest advancements in oncology nutrition and contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss research progress, insights, and potential areas for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

DEPT SPECIFICS QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification from a recognized accrediting body.

Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field with a preferred focus on oncology nutrition.

Certification and Licensing:

Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN), licensed in Florida. Preferred oncology certification by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Familiarity with clinical research methodologies, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Experience working in a research-oriented setting, preferably in oncology or related healthcare fields.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with research teams, participants, and healthcare professionals.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Ethical mindset and commitment to adhering to ethical guidelines and maintaining participant confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic research environment and contribute positively to a collaborative team atmosphere.

Department Specific Functions

The CRANE Lab, within the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Sylvester; www.sylvester.org) is currently accepting applications for a registered dietitian with specific interests in research and oncology. The CRANE Lab provides an excellent platform for training and career development including a diverse and broad scientific portfolio of cancer survivorship-related studies, a robust health informatics core, expertise in technology-based and EHR integrated assessment and intervention tools for symptom and toxicities management, health disparities, sociocultural and biobehavioral approaches, and collaborative projects within and outside of the University of Miami. This role is hybrid, with both dedicated office hours and remote hours.

The following are considered essential to the role:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Complete CITI-training in the Protection of Human Participants and other training as indicated.
• Familiarity with nutrition-related software and tools for data collection and analysis (such as NDSR, 24-hour diet recalls).
• Perform study-related tasks including participant scheduling, data collection, intervention delivery, data reporting, and participant retention.
• Supervise delivery of nutrition interventions for research participants, ensuring protocol fidelity and participant safety.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills to meet the needs of research participants and clinical trials.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, to seamlessly integrate into a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of students, researchers, clinical professionals, and more.

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The 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.

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