Dietician

Acadia Healthcare•Ft. Myers, FL

1d•$30 - $37

About The Position

As a Dietician at Park Royal Hospital you will enjoy: Competitive pay rate- $30.21/ hour - $37.00/ hour Work Life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit. PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants. Excellent career advancement and cross training opportunities! Make a Lasting Impact on Lives - JoinPark Royal Hospital as a Registered Dietitian in the greater Fort Myers, Florida area! Are you passionate about helping the community thrive through nutrition? At Park Royal Hospital, we're looking for compassionate Registered Dietitiansto join our collaborative interdisciplinary care teams. In these rewarding roles, you'll provide specialized nutrition interventions tailored to the unique needs of our patients. Whether you're drawn to the challenge of clinical nutrition in specialized populations or the joy of coordinating nutrition care plans with patients and their families, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Park Royal Hospital is a state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features. Our private free-standing 126-bed psychiatric hospital provides life-changing care for adults 18 years and older and senior adults. Inpatient and outpatient treatment is provided for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Serve as expert in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure .
Current registered dietician or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services .
ServSafe certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state or facility

Nice To Haves

Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance use strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations .

Responsibilities

Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
Advise patients and their families on nutriti onal principles, dietary plans, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.
Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.
Review and approve menus developed by the facility.
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient .
Participate in treatment team as appropriate .
Review and approve facility diet manual annually in conjunction with medical staff.
Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.
Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.