Registered Dietitian

Halifax Health • Port Orange, FL

67d

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocol/guidelines. Utilizes hospital policies and procedures to provide timely and appropriate nutrition intervention and therapy within the scope of practice defined by the hospital. Develops of a therapeutic plan of specialized nutrition support, including enteral and/or parenteral nutrition. Provide recommendations for an individualized plan for nutrition intervention. Adheres to budget restraints, managing resources (time and materials) in a cost-effective manner. Maintains dietetic registration, state licensure and continuing education requirements. Serves as an evidence-based resource for other healthcare professionals and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Florida Department of Health Dietitian/Nutritionist license required.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND) required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in the acute care setting preferred.
• Experience using Meditech, electronic medical record and CBORD, nutritional software preferred.
• Knowledgeable with the National Research Council's Recommended Dietary Allowances.
• Experience in calculation needs for pediatric, adult and elderly patients preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• Utilize hospital policies and procedures for nutrition intervention.
• Develop therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support.
• Provide individualized nutrition intervention recommendations.
• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain dietetic registration and state licensure.
• Serve as a resource for healthcare professionals and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees