ICU Registered Dietitian - Critical Care Nutrition

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Florida, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy as part of the Clinical Nutrition team. Responsibilities include counseling patients, developing care plans, and documenting dietary data within the electronic medical record.

The role requires a CADE-accredited bachelor’s degree, Florida licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and CDR registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college with CADE-approved coursework.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Must maintain licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• 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 and disease state requirements.
• Demonstrates competency to assess patient’s nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan.
• Demonstrates evidence-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate care of patients.
• Communicates dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record; participates in rounds as applicable.
• Adheres to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with policies and standards.
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Represents Orlando Health in community and media engagements as assigned.
• Participates as a member of the Clinical Nutrition Department on task forces or committees.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and CADE-approved coursework

Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Florida

Job description

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Florida, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy as part of the Clinical Nutrition team. Responsibilities include counseling patients, developing care plans, and documenting dietary data within the electronic medical record.

The role requires a CADE-accredited bachelor’s degree, Florida licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and CDR registration.