Clinical Dietitian I - PT - Days - $2,500 Sign on bonus - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Clinical Dietitian I identifies patients at nutritional risk and plans and implements medical nutrition therapy for assigned populations. The role assesses patients’ nutritional status and needs, develops and implements care plans, monitors progress, updates interventions, and documents patient sessions in the electronic health record. The dietitian collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, other healthcare team members, and Food Service to coordinate nutrition therapy and provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services. The position communicates care plans to patients and families, performs nutrition-focused physical examinations, and works with physicians on malnutrition diagnoses. The role also contributes to education, training, consulting, and counseling within the organization and community; develops educational materials and presentations; and serves as a subject matter expert. It participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives, helps resolve nutrition care issues, provides leadership and resources to Dietitians I, reviews their documentation, trains Dietitians I, interns, students, and food service staff, and may serve as a preceptor, lecturer, or advisory board member for dietetic internship programs. This position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. It is a part-time, day-shift position in Hollywood, Florida. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is advertised.

Requirements

Master’s degree required, subject to the stated exception for individuals registered or eligible for the dietitian registration examination on or before December 31, 2023, for whom a bachelor’s degree is required.
Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist license required, or obtain the license within six months of hire.
Registered Dietitian CDR certification required, or be registration eligible and obtain registration within six months of hire.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Identify patients at nutritional risk and plan and implement medical nutrition therapy for assigned populations.
Assess patients’ nutritional status and needs; develop and implement care plans, monitor progress, and update interventions.
Complete thorough and timely documentation of patient sessions in the electronic health record.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, other healthcare team members, and departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
Communicate plans of care with patients and their families.
Participate in developing and revising educational materials and recommend improvements to learning activities and educational resources.
Participate independently or with minimal guidance in performance improvement activities and quality initiatives, and offer outcomes-based solutions.
Develop and provide education, training, consulting, and counseling services for the organization and community.
Develop presentations and serve as a subject matter expert in internal and external education programs and symposiums.
Provide leadership in resolving nutrition care issues, establishing priorities, and developing and evaluating programs.
Serve as a resource to Dietitians I and review their documentation.
Train Dietitians I, interns, and students on nutrition care strategies and support food service staff competency.
Serve as a preceptor, lecturer, or advisory board member for dietetic internship programs.
Collaborate with Food Service to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.
Perform nutrition-focused physical examinations and collaborate with physicians on malnutrition diagnoses.