Clinical Nutrition Specialist - TGH and USF Bariatrics

The Clinical Nutrition Specialist conducts assessments on nutritional status and manages the nutritional care process in relation to the clinical presentation and disease state of patients at Tampa General Hospital. The Clinical Nutrition Specialist will document care plans, provide individualized education, and make nutritional recommendations, and referrals where appropriate in support of patient care. The role serves as ‘nutrition resource’ to the medical units, interprofessional team, and ambulatory environments. May serve as special projects analyst, support health promotions, medical resident training, community wellness programs, and local business requests for expert nutrition advice through One TGH. Demonstrates proficiency with nutrition focused physical exams (NFPE). Performs computer-related activities as required and executes job requirements in accordance with the mission, vision, and values established by TGH. Reports to the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program is required. Current license as a Dietitian by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation and registration by the American Dietetic Association’s Council for Dietetic Registration is required. Master's degree and/or board certification/specialty area (Nutrition support, Bariatrics, burns, diabetes, oncology, transplant, pediatrics/NICU, Renal) is preferred.

Requires diplomacy and ability to interact with others, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Keeps abreast of new trends and developments in nutrition and utilizes this knowledge in current practice. Proficiency with multiple software applications such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Cbord and/or Computrition, Health Touch, Epic.  

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Fluorescent lighting, hard tile floors, water on the floor at times, variable humidity, air-conditioned, exposure to chemicals.  Working in patient care environment, which involves exposure and interaction with patients, families, visitors and other health care professionals. 

This position has been evaluated as a Level 1 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) definition of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Level I   Positions in this category require the performance of tasks which involve exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids.