Dietitian, Registered- FT- 1st Shift

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients as part of the Clinical Nutrition team. This role involves counseling patients on nutritional principles, implementing care plans, and collaborating with the health care team.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and relevant registration. Compliance with health policies and participation in community engagements are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university.
• Qualifications accredited by CADE of AND.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
• Counsel patients on nutritional principles and dietary plans.
• Develop and document nutritional care plans based on patient assessments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary health care team rounds.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and community engagements.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Patient assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Job description

Position Summary

Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients as part of the Clinical Nutrition team.

Responsibilities

• Writes orders per policy.
• Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious, ethnic requests/preferences.
• Develops, implements, and documents the nutritional care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs considering nutrition status and disease state requirements.
• Demonstrates the necessary competency level to assess patient’s nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan.
• Demonstrates evidenced-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition-related care of patients.
• Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record documentation system. Participates in physician and health care team interdisciplinary rounds, as applicable.
• The Registered Dietitian is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements, and commitment to excellence.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Represents Orlando Health through outside speaking engagements to the community and/or media events as assigned.
• Represents Clinical Nutrition Department as a participant on task force or committee as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training
Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Licensure/Certification

• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must maintain licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida

Experience
Healthcare experience preferred