Pool Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition Staff, Per Diem, 8A-4:30P

Baptist Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program to reduce deductible

Job summary

Baptist Health in Miami, FL is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our acute care team. The RD will assess patients, determine nutrition care plans, place orders in the EMR, and educate patients and families about nutrition.

This role requires LD/N and CDR RD credentials, with eligibility to obtain Florida licensure within six months; a BS in Nutrition is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN).
• CDR Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD).
• Florida licensure (LD/N) within 6 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessment and intervention for acute care patients.
• Recommend medical nutrition therapy based on diagnosis and nutrition exam.
• Document findings, orders, and interventions in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families on the nutrition plan.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

BS Nutrition (BSNT)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a \"grow our own\" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient‘s diagnosis, nutrition focused physical exam and overall health status. Identifies the proper nutrition regimen and places order in the medical record. Communicates plan of care to all responsible parties. Educates patients, family and significant others on nutrition plan. Contributes to departmental achievements through process improvement. Documents findings, orders, interventions in the electronic health record.

Estimated pay range for this position is $40.50 / hour depending on shift as applicable.

Qualifications

Degrees:

• Bachelors.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN).
• CDR Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nutrition - BSNT .
• Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration and Florida State licensure (LD/N).
• If registration/license eligible, must become registered/licensed within 6 months.
• Master‘s degree preferred.
• This position requires direct patient care through assessment, intervention and care planning.
• The following proven skills are expected, include excellent verbal/written communication, critical thinking, basic computer, and service excellence.

Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year

EOE, including disability/vets