Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition - OBGYN Services

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy and optimize patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold a Dietitian/Nutritionist credential from Florida and possess experience in dietary interventions. Responsibilities include assessing patients, providing counseling, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from Florida required.
• Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
• Experience in nutrition therapy and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for nutritional status.
• Provide dietary interventions and monitor outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and therapy teams.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Public speaking

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree in a related field

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: OBGYN Services
• Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Monday - Friday
• Hospital: Ascension Medical Group
• Location: Jacksonville, FL
• Salary: $57200.00- $83655.00 per year

What You Will Do

Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.

• Assess patients for nutritional status.
• Provide interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy.
• Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommends therapy adjustments as necessary.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
• Provide nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publications.
• Researche and takes initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems.
• Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy.
• Maintain sanitation of food preparation area(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition obtainedprior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.