Clinical Dietitian RD – Acute Care

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO & family leave

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to oversee nutrition care across inpatients and outpatients. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, counsel patients, and monitor progress to improve outcomes.

You will ensure documentation aligns with PCD guidelines, participate in rounds, and help maintain a quiet, healing environment while adhering to accreditation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or related field.
• 1 year of RD experience in acute care or completed supervised internship (900+ hours).
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in FL; RD registered with ADA; registration to be achieved within 90 days if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate nutritional care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess nutritional needs and develop dietary care plans with counseling.
• Set measurable short and long-term nutritional goals and monitor outcomes.
• Ensure accurate calculation of nutrition needs per therapeutic requirements.
• Document timely and accurately in medical records per guidelines.
• Monitor meal service for conformance to prescribed diets and palatability.
• Participate in rounds and respond to patient needs to improve outcomes.
• Support a culture of patient-centered care and quiet healing environment.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition

Job description

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to oversee nutrition care across inpatients and outpatients. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, counsel patients, and monitor progress to improve outcomes.

You will ensure documentation aligns with PCD guidelines, participate in rounds, and help maintain a quiet, healing environment while adhering to accreditation and regulatory standards.