Dietitian, Specialty - FT/First Shift - Arnold Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking for a Dietitian, Specialist to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients as part of the Clinical Nutrition team. Works primarily with patient populations within their area of expertise, supported by board certification in a nutrition specialty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission or Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR);
Must maintain Dietitian/Nutritionist license with the Florida Department of Health;
Must hold one of the following specialty certifications: Any of the eight different specialties offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators; Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) from the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification; Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice; International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
One (1) years clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

Writes orders per policy.
Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious, and ethnic requests/preferences.
Develops, implements, and documents nutritional care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs considering nutrition status and disease state requirements.
Demonstrates the necessary competency level to assess patient’s nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan.
Demonstrates evidenced-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition-related care of patients.
Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record documentation system. Participates in physician and health care team interdisciplinary rounds, as applicable.
Provides in-services/training to staff in area of nutrition specialty, as needed.
Participates in clinical Process Improvement activities, as assigned.
Reviews current scientific findings to update menus, hospital formulary, diet manual, and standards of care for specific patient populations, as assigned.
The Specialty Dietitian is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements, and commitment to excellence.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.