Dietitian, Registered (Pool) - Orlando Health - Horizon - Pool

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

FREE college education programs

Retirement savings

Paid paternity leave

Fertility benefits

Backup elder and childcare

Pet insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy within the Clinical Nutrition team. The role requires CADE-approved education and Florida licensure (CDR registration).

Weekend availability is required as part of the schedule. The position supports a comprehensive acute-care hospital setting with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, develop care plans, and document nutrition care in the electronic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the CADE of the AND.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and must maintain licensure as Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Writes orders per policy.
• Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutrition principles, dietary plans, and food selections.
• Develops, implements, and documents nutritional care plans based on patient assessment and disease state requirements.
• Demonstrates competency to assess nutritional needs across the lifespan.
• Demonstrates evidence-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for patient care.
• Communicates dietary history and nutritional data in the medical record and participates in rounds.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional counseling

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (CADE approved)

CDR registration & Florida licensure

Job description

Position Summary

"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

ORLANDO HEALTH HORIZON WEST HOSPITAL
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is a 60-bed acute-care hospital – with room to grow to 120-beds – located in the Horizon West community of Winter Garden, Florida. The facility offers a full complement of services, including heart care with complete cardio-diagnostic capabilities, digestive health, emergency care, outpatient imaging and lab, orthopedics and sports medicine, and reflux and esophageal disorders. Advanced surgical services include minimally invasive and robotic surgery options with specialty in general, thoracic, podiatric, orthopedic and advanced gynecologic procedures. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center and Joint Replacement certification from The Joint Commission and a repeat “A” Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025.

Orlando Health Horizon West is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

WHY ORLANDO HEALTH?

Amazing Culture

Join a team where collaboration, respect, and making a difference in patients’ lives are at the heart of what we do.

Competitive Pay

Competitive compensation, plus evening, night, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions.

Benefits Starting Day One

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package from your first day, including:

• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• FREE college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave
• Fertility benefits
• Backup elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• And more!

Career Growth & Development

Build your career with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within a leading healthcare organization.

Make a Difference

Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Orlando Health, your work matters. Whether you're caring directly for patients or supporting those who do, every role makes a difference.

A Brief Overview

Position Summary

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

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

None.

Work Schedule

Must be available weekends (Saturday or Sunday)

Essential Functions

• Writes orders per policy.
• Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious,
  and 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.

Other Related Functions

• 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.