Registered Dietician PT or PRN
About The Position
Clinical Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for inpatients; swing-bed, and acute care populations. Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans. Provide medical nutrition therapy for acute and chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, malnutrition). Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed. Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers. Document assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR). Regulatory & Compliance Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals. Participate in survey readiness activities and policy development. Maintain documentation standards consistent with state and federal guidelines. Support infection control and patient safety initiatives. Food Service Oversight (as applicable in CAH settings) Review and approve menus for therapeutic accuracy. Ensure compliance with dietary standards and modified diets. Collaborate with dietary staff regarding food safety and sanitation standards. Quality Improvement & Collaboration Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings. Contribute to hospital Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs. Track and report nutrition-related quality indicators.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
- Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Florida (LD/N).
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred (hospital experience strongly preferred).
- Knowledge of CMS regulations for Critical Access Hospitals preferred.
- Current BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rural health or Critical Access Hospital setting.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential.
- Experience with swing-bed or long-term care nutrition services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for inpatients; swing-bed, and acute care populations.
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide medical nutrition therapy for acute and chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, malnutrition).
- Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
- Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Document assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals.
- Participate in survey readiness activities and policy development.
- Maintain documentation standards consistent with state and federal guidelines.
- Support infection control and patient safety initiatives.
- Review and approve menus for therapeutic accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with dietary standards and modified diets.
- Collaborate with dietary staff regarding food safety and sanitation standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
- Contribute to hospital Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
- Track and report nutrition-related quality indicators.
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Job Type
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