Outpatient Registered Dietitian – Integrative Medicine and Health
About The Position
Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Uses the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (food and/or nutrient delivery, nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and coordination of nutrition care), and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Applies principles of motivational interviewing. Collaborates across the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials. Precepts dietetic interns and mentors and trains new staff. Serves as a resource for medical staff and works with providers and allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services. Researches best practices, ensures effective interventions, measures intervention outcomes, and demonstrates effective public-speaking and presentation skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Completion of an ACEND-accredited internship or approved training program.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or obtain it within 3 months of hire.
- CDR credential and LD/N licensure with the state of Florida are required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Previous clinical nutrition experience preferred.
- Nutrition-related specialty certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Perform nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
- Deliver food and/or nutrients, nutrition education and counseling, and coordinate nutrition care.
- Use motivational interviewing principles.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop MNT practice guidelines and protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials.
- Precept dietetic interns and mentor and train new staff.
- Serve as a resource for medical staff.
- Collaborate with providers and allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services.
- Research best practices, ensure effective interventions, and measure intervention outcomes.
- Give public presentations and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
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Job Type
Full-time
