Dietitian, Miami Transplant Institute, Full Time, Days Monday-Friday
4 months ago
Jackson's Miami Transplant Institute
Department: Miami Transplant Institute (MTI), Small Bowel Acquisition
Address: 1801 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details: Full-Time, Days, Monday-Friday
Why Jackson's Miami Transplant Institute:
The Miami Transplant Institute is the only center in Florida that performs all types of organ transplants-heart, lung, heart-lung, kidney, pancreas, kidney-pancreas, liver, intestinal, and multi-visceral transplants. Since opening in 1970, the Miami Transplant Institute has been dedicated to offering patients the best possible surgical, medical, and rehabilitation care. Miami Transplant Institute has been doing liver transplants for almost 50 years with more than 4,000 livers since 1988. We perform more than 125 liver transplants a year, one of the highest volumes in the country. Most importantly, our programs for both children and adults consistently rank among the nation's best in terms of patient outcomes.
Position Summary:
The Dietitian primarily responsibility is to assesses the nutritional and age specific needs of patients. The Dietitian, will assist as needed, in the assessment of patients in all ages. The Dietitian develops and implements nutritional care plans; communicates information pertinent to the nutritional care of the patient through documentation in the patient's medical record and verbally with other care providers. Provides high quality, evidence-based care to patients. Develops and maintains regular and therapeutic meals/menus. Provides nutrition counseling to patients of all ages, their families and/or significant other. The Dietitian actively participates in projects, committees, and/or task forces to improve department and hospital processes and patient care outcome. Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews results for adherence to standards and established hospital policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assesses nutritional status of patients and initiates appropriate nutritional care in accordance with established guidelines.
- Reviews medical orders for all diets for patients.
- Develops and implements nutrition care plans based upon assessment of the patient.
- Evaluates patient's response, updates care plan and documents assessment plan and response in the patient record.
- Collaborates with physician and health care team to coordinate care Charts admitting diet orders on all patients (delegates task to Dietetic Technician. Instructs or counsels patients on nutritional needs, diet modifications, and food/drug interactions.
- Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.
- Teaches nutrition classes for patients, hospital personnel and community groups.
- Assumes preceptor role for new associates, student dietitians and/or student volunteers and dietetic interns.
- Assigns daily patient care responsibilities to the Dietetic Technician.
- Resource for physicians, hospital personnel and the community regarding nutrition practices.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends in nutrition.
- Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc.
- Actively participates in projects, committees, and/or task forces to improve department and hospital processes and patient care outcomes.
- Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice.
- Calculates modified diets for, specific age populations, diabetic patients and other modified dietary needs, and provides diet counseling for all level III patients who require it, while maintaining hospital safety standards.
- Demonstrates the ability to assess and react to the needs of patients/customers relative to their age specific, physical, psychosocial, communication, cultural and spiritual needs in an effective and timely manner.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all other disciplines responsible for provision of services to patients/customers.
- Interacts in a collaborative manner with patients, families and other members of the health care team. Initiates or participates in performance improvement activities which increase patient satisfaction, operating efficiency and positive patient outcomes.
- Identifies, reports and resolves process barriers utilizing appropriate/timely interventions. Participates in the on-going orientation process/training of employees.
- Completes cross-training as required.
- Charts appropriately in the patient medical record after each patient contact. Shows initiative; needs no reminder to complete assigned work; offers to help others when own assignments are completed. Assumes responsibility for a program unit efficiency and productivity and meets clinical productivity standards. Understands and applies PHT and DSA policies.
- Follows policies and procedures and uses sound judgment to perform job duties. Maximizes available resources and avoids waste/ duplication.
- Utilizes available PHT and community resources effectively. Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to changing workloads as necessary to meet PHT and DSA goals.
- Serves as resource person in nutrition care for medical and nursing care. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Directs and supervises work of clinical supportive staff ( Dietetic Technician). Is responsible for their productivity and work flow.
- Develops age-specific patient education materials and conducts nutrition education classes for patient's and staff, as required.
- Teaches and precepts in dietetic internship.
- Meets clinical productivity standards.
- Participates in health care team activities and patient rounds.
- Orients new staff members to the clinical practice system. Plans and evaluates care for community components.
- Assumes responsibility for a program unit efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinates major projects in the clinical nutrition program such as quality assurance, patient education and evaluation.
- Performs other related duties as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Experience
- Generally requires 1-2 years of related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
- Registered Dietitian and Florida Licensure required.
- Certification in specialty area highly preferred.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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