Clinical Dietitian PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian PRN to collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and provide patients across all ages with high-quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. This role emphasizes nutrition screening, plans of care, counseling for patients and families, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines to improve outcomes.

Eligible candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics, ACEND-supervised practice, and

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or equivalent.
• Completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
• Preferred: 1–2 years hospital clinical nutrition experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely nutrition screenings and assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans of care.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Adhere to nutrition care guidelines and evidence-based practices.
• Mentor dietetic interns and new staff, supporting critical thinking.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition screening

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Clinical Dietitian PRN? At HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process.

Major Responsibilities

• Quality
• Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy
• Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria
• Evaluate age specific, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
• Participates in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits
• Adheres to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to Provide evidence based nutrition care.
• Integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.
• Specialty-Specific Responsibilities
• Participation in appropriate department and hospital wide committees and community events to promote medical nutrition therapy.
• Participates in research opportunities and promotes evidenced-based practice
• Service
• Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Maintains a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• Displays courteous behavior to customers, guests, and co-worker. Must smile, make eye contact, and use AIDET principles when interfacing with patients.
• People
• Mentors and coaches dietetic interns and new employees while fostering their critical thinking skills.
• Serve as a clinical resource for reliable nutrition information to all interdisciplinary team members, interns, and the community.
• Growth
• Pursues goals and prfessional development to maintain a high level of competency in nutrition care.
• Perform all duties and uses resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Other
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Education & Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent.
• Required: Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
• Preferred: One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience.

Licensure, Certifications, Training: Credential*:

• Required: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic. Grace Period: 3 months
• Required: Licensed by the State department of Licensing and Regulation. Grace Period: 6 months

Benefits

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has been delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1974, connecting patients with highly skilled doctors and cutting-edge technology. As a prominent acute care facility in the area with over 400 beds, we have been at the forefront of healthcare for nearly 50 years. Situated in Orange Park, we cater to the medical needs of Clay County and neighboring communities. Recognized as the preferred healthcare provider in northeast Florida for patients, staff, and physicians, we specialize in advanced robotics, open heart procedures, maternity and delivery services, as well as pediatric and adult care, among many other essential services.

At HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, our commitment to a family‑like atmosphere extends to our patients, our team, and our community. We are dedicated to collaboration because we believe that our patients receive the safest and most compassionate care when we work together.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.