Dietitian, Full Time, Days, Radiation Therapy

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian assesses patients’ nutritional and age-specific needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and communicates nutrition-care information through medical-record documentation and collaboration with other care providers. The role provides high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care, maintains regular and therapeutic meals and menus, and counsels patients of all ages and their families or significant others. The Dietitian also contributes to improvements in department and hospital processes and patient outcomes, keeps current with nutrition-related research, policies, certifications, and standards of practice, and works under the supervision of a professional superior whose review ensures adherence to standards and hospital policies and procedures. This position is based in Radiation Therapy at Jackson Memorial Hospital and works full-time, days, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include clinical nutrition assessment and care planning, patient and staff education, coordination with food services and the health care team, and supervision and training of clinical support staff, including Dietetic Technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Registered Dietitian credential and Florida licensure.
Generally requires 1–2 years of related experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a specialty area is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nutritional status and age-specific needs, and initiate appropriate nutritional care in accordance with established guidelines.
Review diet-related medical orders and chart admitting diet orders for patients.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and update nutrition care plans; document assessments, plans, responses, and patient contacts in the medical record.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members to coordinate patient care and participate in patient rounds and health care team activities.
Counsel and instruct patients and families on nutritional needs, diet modifications, and food/drug interactions.
Calculate modified diets for specific age populations, patients with diabetes, and other dietary needs.
Work with Food Service to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services.
Teach nutrition classes and develop age-specific patient education materials for patients and staff, as required.
Serve as a nutrition resource for physicians, hospital personnel, patients, and the community.
Assume a preceptor role for new associates, student dietitians, student volunteers, and dietetic interns; teach and precept in the dietetic internship.
Direct and supervise clinical supportive staff, including Dietetic Technicians, and oversee their productivity and workflow.
Participate in in-services, committees, projects, task forces, performance improvement activities, and quality assurance, patient education, and evaluation projects.
Maintain current knowledge of nutrition trends, research, policies, certifications, and standards of practice.
Participate in employee orientation and training, complete required cross-training, and orient new staff to the clinical practice system.
Plan and evaluate care for community components and assume responsibility for program-unit efficiency and productivity.
Meet clinical productivity standards, identify and resolve process barriers, and use available hospital and community resources effectively.
Follow PHT and DSA policies and procedures, use sound judgment, maximize resources, and adapt to changing workloads.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.