Clinical Dietitian I

Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Broward Health Imperial Point is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I (per diem, 0.01 FTE) to provide patient-centered nutrition care across inpatient, community, and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes Nutrition Care Process, malnutrition assessment, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics or related field; RD/RDN credential must be obtained within six months if eligible upon hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or relevant field.
• Master's degree required for RD/RDN credential after Jan 1, 2024.
• Experience: Under One Year.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains effective multidisciplinary relationships with the healthcare team.
• Applies Nutrition Care Process: assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring/evaluation.
• Performs Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documents malnutrition diagnosis.
• Plans and implements nutrition activities per standards and guidelines.
• Participates in team conferences and contributes to policy development.
• May engage in community nutrition programs and ensure ongoing professional competency.

Job description

Broward Health Imperial Point #35298

Shift: Shift 1

FTE: 0.01 (Per Diem)

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

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

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