Registered Dietitian Specialist II

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated registered dietitian to join their team in a vibrant healthcare environment. This role involves utilizing the nutrition care process to assess, diagnose, and monitor patients' nutritional status while providing education and counseling. With a focus on evidence-based practices, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and outcomes. The organization values professional growth and offers a supportive community where you can thrive. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

$7,500 Sign On Bonus

$3,000 Relocation Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field with clinical experience.
• Registered dietitian status and licensed in Florida preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nutrition care process to assess and diagnose patients.
• Provide nutrition recommendations and education to patients.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Patient Counseling

Clinical Nutrition

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Graduate degree in nutrition

Post-Graduate degree in nutrition

Tools

Nutrition Care Process

Motivational Interviewing

Job description

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

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• $7,500 Sign On Bonus

• $3,000 Relocation Bonus

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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando

• serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America

• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country

• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role you’ll contribute: The registered dietitian utilizes the nutrition care process to screen, assess, diagnose, offer nutrition intervention, and monitor the nutrition status and progress of patients. The registered dietitian uses the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care and Standards of Professional Performance for registered dietitians. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

1. Assessment- Completes nutrition focused physical assessments, takes measurements, reviews medical records, collects data via interviews, utilizes validated tools, evaluates anthropometric status, and calculates estimated comparative standards.
2. Diagnosis- Evaluates assessment data to identify nutrition risks, nutrition problems, criteria consistent with malnutrition, knowledge deficits, and/or high-risk health behaviors.
3. Intervention- Offers nutrition recommendations, orders, education/counselling, and/or referral to other services.
4. Education and Counselling- Provides counseling and education that reflects appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes that require nutritional management. Uses evidenced based theories and concepts to include transtheoretical model and motivational interviewing.
5. Monitoring- Makes follow-up available to detect progress. Adjust nutrition plans of care to reach nutrition goals and to promote optimal outcomes.
6. Leadership- Makes supervised practice experience available to dietetic interns and new employees that satisfy learning objectives. Remains abreast of emerging research applications and evidenced-based guidelines, Participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in nutrition or nutrition related field AND 8 years of clinical experience
2. OR Graduate degree in nutrition or nutrition related field AND 6 years of clinical experience
3. OR Post-Graduate degree in nutrition or nutrition related field AND 4 years of clinical experience

Preferred qualifications:

1. Graduate degree in nutrition or nutrition related field
2. Current active registered dietitian status with Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
3. Current active licensed status with the Florida Department of Health
4. Board Certified specialist in practicing area through CDR or nutrition support through the National Board of Nutrition Support (specialty requirement depends on vacant position)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Nutritional Services

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25015302

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.