Clinical Nutrition Informaticist

Shifts: full-time AM

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

To be responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, optimization and support of nutrition and food service technology applications across the healthcare system. To serve as the primary application administrator and subject matter expert for assigned nutrition and food service systems, including CBORD, patient meal ordering systems, nutrition management applications, reporting platforms and related databases. Under minimal supervision, to lead system design, workflow analysis, application configuration, testing, implementation, training, documentation and ongoing support activities. To be a liaison between Information Technology, Clinical Nutrition, Food & Nutrition Services, operational leaders, end users and software vendors.

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences or related field required. Three (3) years of food service, clinical nutrition, nutrition informatics, healthcare technology, or CBORD-related experience; two (2) years of which must include experience with direct application administration, configuration, implementation, or application support experience. Preferred qualifications include acute care hospital clinical nutrition experience; experience supporting CBORD applications and nutrition technology systems; experience with healthcare databases, reporting tools, analytics platforms, business intelligence solutions; and experience leading application implementations, upgrades, workflow redesign, testing and training. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. If licensed prior to 12/31/2023 a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences or related field required. If licensed after 01/01/2024 a Master's degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences or related field required. Currently licensed as a Dietitian with the State of Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition practice required.

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.