CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER/DIETITIAN

Responsibilities This opportunity is full-time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all. Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards: Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work. Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person. Here, safety is more than a priority—it’s our guiding value, and we’re committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what’s right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Job Requirements Assumes responsibility and accountability for managing the clinical dietetics portion of the department, such as nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition counseling/education, revising of enteral formula, modified diet formulation, as well as performance improvement projects designated per director and education functions necessary to provide quality nutrition care to patients. Also responsible for integrating clinical dietetics into food services to ensure a cohesive that all team members have at least an individualized basic knowledge of nutrition as it relates to patient care and that all clinical systems within the department are well integrated. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Assess nutritional status to include potential for dehydration due to reluctance to drink fluids/fear of choking, dysphagia, inappropriate food consistency for assess condition, increased risk of respiratory complications, enteral nutrition needs and provide patient/family education on special diets. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Educational Assistance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Qualifications Must have a Florida State License and AND Registration; acute care experience required. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr