Dietitian & Nutrition Therapist

AdventHealth; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Well-being resources

Mental health support

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Ocala, Florida seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition-focused assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and foodservice teams to support patient nutrition goals.

This full-time role offers day-shift hours, opportunities to supervise interns, participate in research and performance improvement, and access benefits from day one.

A CADE-accredited supervised practice and CADE requirements apply; RDN licensure in Florida is expected.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of medical nutrition therapy.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis and basic computer skills.
• Ability to search nutrition research and apply updates to materials.
• Revises reference materials as applicable.
• Develops educational or clinical materials and evaluates outcomes.
• Ensures care aligns with established standards.
• Proficient with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Completes nutrition-focused assessments and evaluates anthropometric status.
• Evaluates data to identify nutrition risks and high-risk behaviors.
• Offers nutrition interventions, education, and referrals.
• May place feeding tubes or perform indirect calorimetry studies.
• Provides counseling using evidence-based techniques with health literacy considerations.
• Monitors nutrition care plans to reach goals.
• Supervises interns and participates in research and improvement initiatives.
• Documents orders and patient care timely in EHR.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Electronic health record

Nutrition research

Education materials

Education

Bachelor's degree

CADE-accredited supervised practice

Clinical nutrition program

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

1500 SW 1ST AVE

City

OCALA

State

Florida

Postal Code

34471

Job Description

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates
• Completes nutrition-focused physical assessments, takes measurements, reviews medical records, collects data via interviews, and evaluates anthropometric status.
• Evaluates assessment data to identify nutrition risks, nutrition problems, criteria consistent with malnutrition, knowledge deficits, and high-risk health behaviors.
• Offers nutrition interventions, orders, education, counseling, and referrals to other services.
• May place feeding tubes or perform indirect calorimetry studies.
• Provides counseling and education using evidence-based techniques that reflect appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management.
• Monitors and evaluates nutrition care plans to reach nutrition goals and promote optimal outcomes.
• Supervises practice experience for dietetic interns, dietetic technicians, registration eligible dietitians and new employees, participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives.
• Enters complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation. Enters nutrition orders when authorized by Medical Staff policy and procedure to reflect patient care.
• Participates in patient care rounds, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to create nutrition plans of care.
• Promotes evidence-based nutrition care and makes expertise available to foodservice areas.
• Provides timely responses to internal electronic communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy. [Required]
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, basic computer skills, e-mail and spreadsheet software. [Required]
• Ability to search the web for nutrition research or practice updates and apply knowledge to updating reference materials, preparing for presentations, education, etc. [Required]
• Reviews and/or updates resource/reference materials when applicable or required. [Required]
• Identifies specific patient or staff needs, initiates and develops educational or clinical materials then evaluates outcomes. [Required]
• Assures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with established standards. [Required]
• Skill and knowledge in working with an electronic health record system. [Required]
• Provides appropriate intervention in accordance with the identified patient’s goals. [Required]
• Reassesses and updates nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated. [Required]
• Assessment, interventions and procedures utilizing equipment are appropriate for age group. [Required]

Education

• Bachelor's [Required]

Field Of Study

• at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• Completes a CADE-accredited supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation, or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies
• Didactic program with strong focus in clinical nutrition

Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$23.94 - $44.53

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.