Registered Dietician PRN

AdventHealth; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tarpon Springs, Florida, seeks a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to perform nutrition-focused assessments, review medical records, and evaluate patient needs.

You will provide counseling, education, and interventions, collaborate with physicians and nurses, supervise interns, and ensure timely EHR documentation to support optimal outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of nutrition therapy, and commitment to evidence-based care within a healing ministry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification required.
• Experience with medical nutrition therapy preferred.
• Proficient in using EHRs and basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition-focused assessments and data interpretation.
• Provide counseling and education tailored to health literacy and culture.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses on care plans.
• Supervise dietetic interns and participate in QA activities.
• Ensure accurate EHR documentation and timely orders.

Skills

English proficiency

Nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic Health Records

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

RDN certification

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address:

1395 S PINELLAS AVE

City:

TARPON SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34689

Job Description:

Completes nutrition-focused physical assessments, takes measurements, reviews medical records, collects data via interviews, and evaluates anthropometric status. Evaluates assessment data to identify nutrition risks, nutrition problems, criteria consistent with malnutrition, knowledge deficits, and high-risk health behaviors. Offers nutrition interventions, orders, education, counseling, and referrals to other services. May place feeding tubes or perform indirect calorimetry studies. Provides counseling and education using evidence-based techniques that reflect appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management. Monitors and evaluates nutrition care plans to reach nutrition goals and promote optimal outcomes. Supervises practice experience for dietetic interns, dietetic technicians, registration eligible dietitians and new employees, participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives. Enters complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation. Enters nutrition orders when authorized by Medical Staff policy and procedure to reflect patient care. Participates in patient care rounds, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to create nutrition plans of care. Promotes evidence-based nutrition care and makes expertise available to foodservice areas. Provides timely responses to internal electronic communication. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy [Required]
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheet software [Required]
• Ability to search the web for nutrition research or practice updates and apply knowledge to updating reference materials, preparing for presentations, education, etc. [Required]
• Avails self to staff on units as the nutrition expert [Required]
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities [Required]
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and rounds on assigned units as scheduled unless valid excuse demonstrated [Required]
• Assists in regulatory survey preparation when applicable [Required]
• Reviews and/or updates department resource/reference materials when applicable or required [Required]
• When confronted with barriers to meeting patient care standards, improves process by planning and implementing action steps [Required]
• Identifies specific patient or staff needs, initiates and develops educational or clinical materials then evaluates outcomes [Required]
• Assures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with established standards [Required]
• Skill and knowledge in working with an electronic health record system [Required]
• Analyzes and interprets reliable assessment data to identify an actual occurrence, risk of, or potential for developing a nutrition problem [Required]
• Nutrition Diagnoses/Problems are included on the patient care plan and updated as more data becomes available, or signed off as applicable [Required]
• Provides appropriate intervention in accordance with the identified patient’s goals [Required]
• Identifies and follows through with potential complex discharge planning needs, intervenes early to promote timely attainment of goals [Required]
• Adheres to reassessment timeframe per standards [Required]
• Reassesses and updates nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated [Required]
• Complies with National Patient Safety Goals regarding abbreviation usage, patient identification [Required]
• Assessment, interventions and procedures utilizing equipment are appropriate for age group [Required]
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills [Required]
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel [Required]
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision [Required]
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records [Required]
• Initiative to keep abreast of new information/products/developments in the field of Dietetics [Required]
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as related to Dietetics practice [Required]
• Proficiency in the Nutrition Care Process of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics [Required]
• Proficiency in identifying and using comparative standards to estimate energy, fat, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, fluid, vitamin and mineral needs as well as recommended body weight, BMI, and desired growth patterns [Required]
• Ability to be flexible and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary [Required]

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$26.33 - $48.98

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.