Acute Care Dietitian - Elevate Patient Nutrition

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient‘s diagnosis, nutrition focused physical exam and overall health status. Identifies the proper nutrition regimen and places order in the medical record.

Communicates plan of care to all responsible parties. Educates patients, family and significant others on nutrition plan and contributes to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) and Florida state licensure.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and hospital setting advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessment and intervention for acute care hospitalized patients.
• Recommend medical nutrition therapy based on diagnosis, nutrition-focused physical examination, and health status.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Basic computer skills

Customer service excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient‘s diagnosis, nutrition focused physical exam and overall health status. Identifies the proper nutrition regimen and places order in the medical record.

Communicates plan of care to all responsible parties. Educates patients, family and significant others on nutrition plan and contributes to