Clinical Dietitian | Dietary General | Per Diem | Day Shift

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg seeks a Clinical Dietitian responsible for delivering nutritional care to patients, ensuring dietary recommendations are followed, and conducting staff training. This PRN Day Shift position requires strong counseling skills and relevant certification, promoting a comprehensive approach to patient health and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Must obtain Florida license within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and evaluate patient nutritional care.
• Monitor nutritional health and dietary adherence.
• Conduct nutritional screenings and assessments.

Skills

Patient Counseling

Nutritional Assessment

Therapeutic Nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Since the doors opened more than 60 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation – its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, lifesaving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Dietitian is to plan, organize, direct and evaluate all phases of patient nutritional care, including patient therapy and education. Other responsibilities include monitoring the nutritional health of patients to see that dietary recommendations are being followed, encouraging patients to eat and counseling patients and families on nutritional modifications. The Clinical Dietitian proactively works with all related departments (medical, nursing, pharmacy, etc.) conducting nutritional screenings and assessments, and prepares plans and evaluation techniques according to the standards of care. In addition, the Clinical Dietitian is involved with staff training, orientation of new dietitians, continuing education and representing UFHCF professionally and ethically as required.

Non-Essential duties may include: Filling in other roles/positions as necessary or any other duties as assigned by a Manager. This is a PRN Day Shift position.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must obtain Florida license within 6 months of employment
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics