Clinical Dietitian I

Broward Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Clinical Dietitian I to join a dynamic care team. The role focuses on patient-centered nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process across inpatient, community, and outpatient settings.

The position emphasizes nutrition assessment, NFPE, and collaboration with physicians and allied health staff to meet medical and nutritional goals, with ongoing professional development and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or relevant field is required.
• Master's degree is required for candidates who obtain the RD/RDN credential on or after January 1, 2024.
• Under one year of experience in the field is preferred.
• Credentials: Dietitian (Registration) and FL DOH Dietitian/Nutritionist license are required.

Responsabilités

• Establish and maintain effective multidisciplinary relationships with the healthcare team to provide patient-centered care aligned with medical and nutritional goals.
• Apply the Nutrition Care Process (NCP): nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation of patient progress.
• Assess patients for signs of malnutrition and perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) with documented results as a malnutrition diagnosis.
• Plan and implement activities related to patient nutrition in line with regulatory and organizational guidelines; participate in team conferences and in-services; contribute to policy development.

Formation

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

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

Outils

NCP application

Description du poste

Job Information

Broward Health Medical Center #35121

Shift: Shift 1 (Days)

FTE: 1.0 (Full Time)

Retention Bonus: $10K

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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