Clinical Nutrition Coordinator

The Mount Sinai Health System is an integrated health care system providing exceptional medical care to our local and global communities. Encompassing the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and seven hospital campuses in the New York metropolitan area, as well as a large, regional ambulatory footprint, Mount Sinai is acclaimed internationally for its excellence in research, patient care, and education across a range of specialties.

The Clinical Nutrition Coordinator provides quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members. The Clinical Nutrition Coordinator coordinates departmental initiatives and education programs. Maintains level of clinical expertise for assigned area, and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients? nutritional needs. Acts as a resource to all clinical staff and provides feedback for their professional development. Adheres to all applicable regulatory agency guidelines, and to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives and policies and procedures.

1. Evaluates the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary health care team. Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs
2. Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy.
3. Provides quality nutrition counseling to specific patient populations and family members as indicated.
4. Coordinates projects within the department, including nutrition related in-services, interdepartmental nutrition education programs, and lectures.
5. Designs, develops and regularly updates nutrition education materials to meet the specialized needs of specific patient populations.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Master's degree preferred, but not required

Licensure:Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) from NYS office of the Professions

Certification: Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics