Registered Dietitian

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patient care goals. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop nutrition plans, including specialized supports as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, RD credential (CDR), and Florida licensure, with experience in acute care and nutrition software preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required.
• Registered Dietitian (CDR) required.
• Florida Department of Health Dietitian/Nutritionist license required.
• At least one year of experience in acute care preferred.
• Experience with Meditech, EMR, CBORD or similar nutrition software preferred.
• Knowledge of NRC’s Recommended Dietary Allowances.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy per established standards and guidelines.
• Provides individualized nutrition plans including specialized nutrition support when needed.
• Communicates patient nutrition needs to physicians, nursing staff, and other care team members.
• Maintains licensure, continuing education, and evidence-based practice within hospital policies.
• Manages resources effectively within budget constraints.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist license

CADE/AND program completion

Tools

Meditech

CBORD

EMR software

Job description

Day (United States of America) Registered Dietitian

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocol/guidelines. Utilizes hospital policies and procedures to provide timely and appropriate nutrition intervention and therapy within the scope of practice defined by the hospital. Develops of a therapeutic plan of specialized nutrition support, including enteral and/or parenteral nutrition. Provide recommendations for an individualized plan for nutrition intervention. Adheres to budget restraints, managing resources (time and materials) in a cost-effective manner. Maintains dietetic registration, state licensure and continuing education requirements. Serves as an evidence-based resource for other healthcare professionals and the community.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Florida Department of Health Dietitian/Nutritionist license required.
• At least one year of experience in the acute care setting preferred.
• Experience using Meditech, electronic medical record and CBORD, nutritional software-preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable with the National Research Council’sRecommended Dietary Allowances.
• Experience in calculation needs for pediatric, adult and elderly patients-preferred.
• Must be able to communicate patient nutrition needs to the physician, nursing staff, and other appropriate staff.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND)required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows-preferred.

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.