Senior Dietitian – Acute Care Nutrition Excellence

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Health and wellness resources

Wellness program to reduce deductible

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The registered dietitian (RD) at Baptist Health is responsible for the nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients, recommending medical nutrition therapy based on diagnosis and plan of care. The RD identifies the proper regimen and communicates the plan to the care team while educating patients and families.

Requirements include a BSNT, LD/N, CDR RD, Florida licensure, and hospital clinical experience, with strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition (BSNT) required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) and CDR RD.
• Florida state licensure required.
• Board certification or Master’s degree preferred.
• Direct patient care through assessment, intervention and care planning.
• Hospital clinical setting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments for acute care inpatients.
• Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Document findings and orders in the electronic health record.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Basic computer skills

Service excellence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition - BSNT

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)

CDR Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

Board certified in nutrition OR Master's degree

Job description

The registered dietitian (RD) at Baptist Health is responsible for the nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients, recommending medical nutrition therapy based on diagnosis and plan of care. The RD identifies the proper regimen and communicates the plan to the care team while educating patients and families.

Requirements include a BSNT, LD/N, CDR RD, Florida licensure, and hospital clinical experience, with strong communication and critical thinking skills.