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Stony Brook Medicine (Stony Brook University Hospital) Clinical Nutritionist in Stony Brook, New York
Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Nutritionist is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Duties of a TH Clinical Nutritionist may include the following but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement nutrition care plan based on assessment of nutritional needs, performance of nutrition-focused physical nutrition assessment, current nutrition-related problems.
- Consult with physicians and other health-care professionals concerning patient's nutritional care with recommendations for appropriate nutritional therapy.
- Counsel individuals and families in nutritional principles, meal planning, nutritional supplement or special products selection.
- Refer patient to other professionals for proper financial assistance and psychosocial intervention.
- Communicate nutritional problems, diet history and nutritional data through documentation to meet accreditation and regulatory agency's standards.
- Participate in patient care meetings, other health care team rounds, conferences and assigned committees.
- Provide in-depth nutritional evaluation and follow-up continuity care for assigned patients.
- Develop educational materials to assist in patient education and management of diet related problems.
- Mentor and supervise interns/students as assigned.
- Attend professional meetings and continuing educational programs that are required for maintaining registration status.
- Responsible to adhering to and demonstrating SBUH mission, vision and values.
- Provides direct care to all patient groups, including those with complex conditions.
- Adjusts PO diet and supplement orders when approved to do so by Authorized Provider; maintains competencies to do so.
- Adjusts enteral diet and supplement orders when approved to do so by Authorized Provider; maintains competencies to do so.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and review of the department's policies and procedures regarding patient nutritional management.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: BS or BA in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field and Registered Dietitian. NYS Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist. Greater than 3 years of experience in clinical dietetics. Demonstrates ability to conduct a nutrition focused physical exam.
Preferred: Recent teaching hospital experience. Excellent communication skills.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
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- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
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Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $67,000 - $75,000
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,087 for location,
Some positions offer shift differentials for Night ($3,700) & Evening ($2,500) as well as $575 for inconvenience for positions not on day shift. Please visit these links to learn more.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Minimum Salary: 67000.00 Maximum Salary: 75000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
