Clinical Dietitian | Dietary General | Variable Shift

UF Health Central Florida; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for planning and evaluating patient nutritional care while working closely with medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your expertise will guide patients and families through nutritional modifications, enhancing their health and well-being. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a community-focused organization that values innovation and excellence in patient care. Join a collaborative environment where your skills will make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; must obtain Florida license within 6 months.
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and evaluate patient nutritional care and therapy.
• Monitor patients' nutritional health and provide counseling.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Patient Education

Nutritional Assessment

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CBORD

STAR

Citrix

Job description

Overview

At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors.

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, 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 UF Health Central Florida 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.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates knowledge of CBORD, STAR and Citrix computer systems.
2. Communicates effectively with all staff and assists in maintaining accreditation standards of The Joint Commission.
3. Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.
4. Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
5. Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
6. Attends staff meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
7. Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
8. Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.
9. Completes other duties as requested/assigned.

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.