Dietitian & Nutrition Therapist

1103 Team Member Services; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from day one

403(b) retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Ocala, FL is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide medical nutrition therapy, perform nutrition assessments, and develop care plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will document in the electronic health record, supervise dietetic interns and staff, and participate in rounds, education, and quality initiatives. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field
• CADE-accredited supervised practice program
• Didactic program with strong clinical nutrition focus
• Proficiency with EHR and basic software

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutrition-focused assessments and develops care plans
• Provides nutrition counseling and interventions
• Documents orders and patient data in the EHR
• Supervises dietetic interns and staff
• Collaborates with physicians and care team on nutrition plans
• Participates in rounds, research, and quality initiatives

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

EHR systems

Clinical nutrition

Patient education

Research updates

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

CADE-accredited supervised practice

Didactic program in nutrition

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 together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family can be found below.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

• [Required] 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.

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

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$23.94 - $44.53

Background Screening Requirement

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.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.