Clinical Dietitian I

Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC); Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Broward Health North is hiring a Clinical Dietitian I to support patient-centered nutrition care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process to assess, diagnose, intervene, and monitor progress for a diverse patient population.

The role emphasizes NFPE assessment, documentation of malnutrition diagnoses, and collaboration with the healthcare team. A Bachelor's degree is required, with RD/RDN credentials targeted within six months if eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or relevant field.
• RD/RDN credential must be obtained within 6 months if registration-eligible at time of hire.
• Dietitian/Nutritionist-License by the FL Department of Health.
• Registration as Dietitian required (Dietician).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain multidisciplinary relationships to provide patient-centered care across inpatient, community, and outpatient services.
• Apply the Nutrition Care Process: assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring/evaluation.
• Assess malnutrition signs via NFPE and document results as malnutrition diagnosis.
• Plan and implement nutrition activities per regulatory standards and organizational guidelines.
• Contribute to hospital policies, quality improvement, and education for staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics Food and Nutrition or relevant field

Master's degree required for RD/RDN credential if credential obtained after Jan 1, 2024

Job description

Broward Health North #35142

Shift: Shift 1 (Days)

FTE: 1.0 (Full Time)

Retention Bonus- $10K

Summary: The Clinical Dietitian I establishes and maintains effective multidisciplinary relationships with the healthcare team to provide patient-centered care that is integrated with medical and nutritional goals across a diversified area of practice including inpatient community and outpatient services. The primary focus is the application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP): nutrition assessment diagnosis intervention and monitoring/evaluation of patient progress on a population of lower-to-moderate acuity patients. Assess patients for signs and symptoms of malnutrition including performing a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documents results as a malnutrition diagnosis.

The Clinical Dietitian I has responsibility for planning and implementing activities related to patient nutrition based on standards established by regulatory agencies and organizational guidelines and is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. This role participates in team conferences provides food and nutrition-related in-services and contributes to the development and revision of hospital policies and procedures.

The Clinical Dietitian I also performs business and supervisory functions including resource management and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective. This position may be involved in community-based nutrition programs and maintains professional competency through continuing education. If registration-eligible at time of hire the Clinical Dietitian I must obtain the RD/RDN credential within 6 months.

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics Food and Nutrition or relevant field required.

Master's degree is required for candidates who obtain the RD/RDN credential on or after January 1 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to January 1 2024 are fully qualified without a Master's degree per Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) requirements.

Experience:

Under One Year

Credentials:

• Dietician (Registration)
• Dietitian/Nutritionist-License by the State of FL DOH

• Bonus Exclusions may apply in accordance with policy HR-004-026

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