Hospital Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for hospitalized patients and outpatients, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling. You will support performance improvement plans and ensure accurate documentation in medical records in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in nutrition-related fields, RD licensure in Florida (or eligibility with registration within 90 days), and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Dietitian in an acute care environment OR successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) by the Florida Board of Dietetics and Nutrition; Registered dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Candidates eligible for registration may be hired with the understanding that registration will be achieved within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• You will demonstrate responsibility and accountability in planning and organizing the nutritional care of patients.
• You will assess patient nutritional needs, diet restrictions, etc. to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• You will develop measurable short and long-term nutritional goals and evaluate to desired outcomes.
• You will ensure the accurate calculation of nutritional needs based upon individual therapeutic needs.
• You will ensure documentation in medical records is timely, accurate and in accordance with PCD guidelines.
• You will monitor and inspect meal service for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
• You will participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve patient outcomes that will positively affect the overall patient experience.
• You will contribute to a culture of patient centered care by ensuring a quiet healing environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition

Job description

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for hospitalized patients and outpatients, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling. You will support performance improvement plans and ensure accurate documentation in medical records in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in nutrition-related fields, RD licensure in Florida (or eligibility with registration within 90 days), and at