Hospital Dietitian & Clinical Nutrition Leader

Westchester General Hospital; Glenvar Heights (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Dietitian/Nutritionist to plan therapeutic diets and oversee clinical nutrition services in a hospital setting. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess patients, develop menus, and provide education to patients and staff.

The role includes coordinating nutrition care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and leading department quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association recommended; Florida licensure required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Consult with health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
• Formulate therapeutic menus and integrate patient menus with institutional menus.
• Maintain current Dietitian registration and Florida license; participate in professional organizations.
• Provide nutrition assessments and education; document care in medical records per policies.
• Coordinate patient meal service, ensure diet orders are accurate and timely.
• Oversee tray line sanitation, food safety, and compliance with menu restrictions.
• Communicate with medical staff and participate in meetings; support quality improvement programs.
• Lead department policies, staff supervision, and orientation/education programs.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Menu development

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Quality improvement

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication with medical staff

Education and training

Education

Bachelor’s in Foods & Nutrition or Dietetics

Master’s in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Dietitian/Nutritionist to plan therapeutic diets and oversee clinical nutrition services in a hospital setting. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess patients, develop menus, and provide education to patients and staff.

The role includes coordinating nutrition care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and leading department quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.