Registered Dietitian Specialist II

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Dietitian Specialist II to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will utilize your expertise in nutrition to assess, diagnose, and implement effective nutrition interventions for patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare facility renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values professional growth and community service, making a real difference in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about nutrition and dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

$7,500 Sign On Bonus

$3,000 Relocation Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field with 8 years of clinical experience.
• Graduate degree with 6 years of clinical experience or Post-Graduate degree with 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nutrition care process to assess, diagnose, and monitor patients' nutrition status.
• Provide counseling and education reflecting health literacy and cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Patient Counseling

Nutrition Intervention

Clinical Nutrition

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Graduate degree in nutrition

Post-Graduate degree in nutrition

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

Registered Dietitian Specialist II (25015302)

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• $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:

• 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.
• Diagnosis: Evaluates assessment data to identify nutrition risks, nutrition problems, criteria consistent with malnutrition, knowledge deficits, and/or high-risk health behaviors.
• Intervention: Offers nutrition recommendations, orders, education/counseling, and/or referral to other services.
• Education and Counseling: 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.
• Monitoring: Makes follow-up available to detect progress. Adjust nutrition plans of care to reach nutrition goals and to promote optimal outcomes.
• 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.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

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

Preferred qualifications:

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