Clinical Dietitian I - FT - 4 Days 10Hr Shift - MHW

Memorial Healthcare•Pembroke Pines, FL

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Under direct supervision, identifies patients at nutritional risk, plans and implements medical nutrition therapy for assigned populations. Responsibilities: Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members and departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy. Communicates plans of care with patients and their families.Assesses patients’ nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements care plans, monitors patients' progress, and updates interventions. Completes thorough and timely documentation of patient sessions in the electronic health record.Participates, independently or with minimal guidance, in performance improvement (PI) activities and quality initiatives, and demonstrates readiness to offer outcomes-based solutions to opportunities.Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community. Develops presentations and serves as subject matter expert in internal and external education programs and symposiums.Provides leadership in resolving nutrition care issues, establishing priorities, developing and evaluating programs. Serves as a resource to Dietitians I and reviews their documentation.Provides training to Dietitians I, interns and students on nutrition care strategies and support food service staff competency. Serves as a preceptor, lecturer, or advisory board member for dietetic internship programs.Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses.Participates in the development and revision of educational materials; provides recommendations to enhance learning activities and educational resources that elevate educational processes.

Requirements

Masters (Required)
Dietitian/Nutritionist License (ND LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
No experience required.
Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required for those individuals that are registered or have established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023.
A minimum of a master’s degree is required for those seeking eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024.
Registered Dietitian CDR Certification or Registration Eligible, RDN and obtain registration and FL Dietitian/Nutritionist license within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members and departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
Communicates plans of care with patients and their families.
Assesses patients’ nutritional status and needs.
Develops and implements care plans, monitors patients' progress, and updates interventions.
Completes thorough and timely documentation of patient sessions in the electronic health record.
Participates, independently or with minimal guidance, in performance improvement (PI) activities and quality initiatives, and demonstrates readiness to offer outcomes-based solutions to opportunities.
Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community.
Develops presentations and serves as subject matter expert in internal and external education programs and symposiums.
Provides leadership in resolving nutrition care issues, establishing priorities, developing and evaluating programs.
Serves as a resource to Dietitians I and reviews their documentation.
Provides training to Dietitians I, interns and students on nutrition care strategies and support food service staff competency.
Serves as a preceptor, lecturer, or advisory board member for dietetic internship programs.
Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.
Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses.
Participates in the development and revision of educational materials; provides recommendations to enhance learning activities and educational resources that elevate educational processes.