Bariatric Clin Dietitian

HCA•Gainesville, FL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Bariatric Svcs Clin Dietitian you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida North Florida Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Bariatric Svcs Clin Dietitian where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! The Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center is an outpatient department of North Florida Hospital that is accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as a Comprehensive Metabolic and Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. Our patient population in addition to surgical patients includes individuals interested in Medical Weight Loss Management. Candidates need to be knowledgeable of general nutrition and nutritional therapy recommendations for various stages of the life cycle, various disease states, and bariatric surgery patients. This person will be responsible for educating patients on the nutritional care pre and post-surgery and insures patient's comprehension.

Requirements

Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietician
Minimum 1 - 3 years related experience

Responsibilities

Assesses patient nutritional status and plans proper nutritional therapy including recommendation for protein, vitamins and minerals according to nutritional guidelines for clinical nutrition practice for bariatrics.
Works with Director and Medical Director on Service Line Improvement Projects
Coordinates and facilitates Social Media Initiatives
Coordinates and facilitates Support Group Meetings
Responsible for reviewing and updating all nutrition education material and participating in marketing efforts.
Monitors, researches and makes recommendation on industry changes
Identify need, develop and perform training and education for patients and hospital staff
Collaboration with interdisciplinary hospital department team members, community customers and representatives
Manage multiple priorities
Conduct patient education including but not limited to nutritional evaluation/assessment and ongoing nutritional intervention according to established standards of practice and within departmental guidelines.
Communicate effectively with surgeons regarding patient progress and/or complications
Coordinates and facilitates patient support initiatives.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.