Clinical Dietitian II

Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus- $5K

Job summary

Broward Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to lead patient-centered nutrition care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The role focuses on applying the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including assessment, diagnosis, intervention and monitoring, with NFPE as needed and collaboration with the healthcare team.

This part-time position (0.5 FTE) emphasizes supervision, resource management, quality improvement, and mentorship of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or relevant field.
• RD/RDN credential; Master's degree required for RD/RDN credential after Jan 1, 2024.
• 2 years of recent clinical practice as a Registered Dietitian.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered nutrition care.
• Apply the Nutrition Care Process across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Supervise, mentor clinical staff and support quality improvement projects.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

RD/RDN credential

Master's degree (required post-2024 for RD/RDN credential)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Broward Health Medical Center #35137

Shift: Shift 1 (Days)

FTE: 0.5 (Part Time)

Retention Bonus- $5K

Summary

The Clinical Dietitian II establishes and leads 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. Assess patients for signs and symptoms of malnutrition including performing a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documents results as a malnutrition diagnosis. This position requires a high level of clinical expertise and independent judgment.

The Clinical Dietitian II interprets and implements nutrition care standards established by regulatory agencies and organizational guidelines leads multidisciplinary team collaboration and contributes to the development and revision of hospital policies and procedures. This role also performs supervisory and business functions including resource management quality performance improvement and mentorship of clinical staff. The Clinical Dietitian II operates at both the site and regional level may be involved in community-based nutrition programs and maintains professional competency through continuing education and professional organization participation.

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

2 years of recent clinical practice experience as a Registered Dietitian is required.

Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation platforms. Familiarity with nutrition support practices medical nutrition therapy protocols and evidence-based clinical guidelines. Completion of dietetic intern preceptor training preferred.

Credentials

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

Visit us online at www.BrowardHealth.org or contact Talent Acquisition

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

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