Clinical Dietician PRN

HCA Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Colleague recognition program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a PRN Clinical Dietician at HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital. The role involves performing nutritional assessments, identifying patients needing intervention, and ensuring patient safety through effective nutrition care plans. Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor's Degree. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and be part of a state-of-the-art facility committed to community health. Join us in shaping healthcare excellence in Gainesville while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN).
• State registration required (RD-STATE).
• Bachelor's Degree is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients needing nutrition intervention.
• Perform nutritional assessments according to protocols.
• Document nutrition evaluations and ongoing care.
• Communicate patient nutritional progress in rounds.
• Assure patients receive safe and effective nutrition care.

Skills

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN)

Registered Dietitian - State (RD-STATE)

Dietary assessments

Nutrition counseling

Patient safety measures

Education

Bachelor's Degree

RD/RDN credential

Tools

MEDITECH

Kardex

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Clinical Dietician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Identifies patients who require nutrition intervention through the use of screening criteria according to protocol.
• Performs nutritional assessment according to policies and procedures; estimates nutritional needs appropriately based on age, gender, stress factors, diagnosis, weight, intake status, etc.
• Completes and documents consults for nutrition evaluation/assessment, education and ongoing nutrition intervention according to established standards of practice.
• Demonstrates competency using the Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Diagnosis.
• Documentation is clear and concise.
• Reassesses patients according to policy to determine the patient’s response to treatment or when a significant change occurs in patient’s condition or diagnosis.
• Calculates accurately nutritional requirements for patients on tube feedings or receiving parental nutrition and recommends plan of care. Documents in patients plan of care.
• Demonstrates competency when conducting nutrition counseling with patients and family members. Education method is appropriate for age, cultural and psychosocial needs and living conditions of patient. Counseling is documented in MEDITECH.
• Attends interdisciplinary patient care rounds, proactively communicating patient's nutritional progress and issues.
• Assures patient safety through accurate implementation and clarification of diet orders, tube feedings, special feeding instructions, meal trays, supplements, and snacks. Documents and communicates food allergies/intolerances effectively to assure patient safety. Uses approved abbreviations and terminology. Clearly communicates to other disciplines, patients and/or family for safe and accurate nutrition interventions during hospitalization as well as upon discharge home or to another facility or service.
• Always ensures that each patient receives the best nutrition care possible within dietary restrictions for the nature of the illness.
• Always offers assistance to patient and/or caregiver with menu selections. Offers alternate food selection to patients as requested. Accurately and neatly records current diet prescription in Kardex; includes patients’ food preference, food intolerance, and nourishment throughout the day.
• Demonstrates competency when calculating diabetic, renal and low sodium diets; is able to make changes in diet exchanges or meal patterns when situation arises.
• Demonstrates competency when serving as a preceptor for dietetic students.
• Maintains accurate records of each patient contact. Complete assignments within specified time frame.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• (RD/RDN) Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
• (RD-STATE) Registered Dietitian - State
• Bachelors Degree

About HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening Spring 2026, is a 90‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art acute care facility offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a 30‑bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. As part of HCA Florida Healthcare and the broader HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites, we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community.

Key Specialties

• Emergency Medicine – Comprehensive emergency care services
• Orthopedic Surgery – Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Spine Surgery – Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries
• General Surgery – Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions
• Minimally Invasive Surgery – Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications
• Inpatient Rehabilitation – 30‑bed unit for post‑surgical and injury recovery

Why Join Us

• Be part of a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art hospital opening in Spring 2026
• Work with cutting‑edge technology and innovative surgical techniques
• Join a collaborative, patient‑centered team committed to excellence
• Access career growth opportunities within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network
• Make a difference in the Gainesville community while advancing your career

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Gainesville. Apply now and become part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s mission to improve more lives in more ways.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.