Clinical Dietitian I - Per Diem - MRH

Nutritional Therapist

Location: Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, identifies patients at nutritional risk, plans and implements medical nutrition therapy for assigned populations.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members and departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy. Communicates plans of care with patients and their families when appropriate. Develops and provides patient education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization. Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients. Assesses patients nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements care plans, monitors patients' progress, and updates interventions. Completes thorough and timely documentation of patient sessions in the electronic health record. Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses when appropriate.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY, MENU DEVELOPMENT, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements

Masters (Required)Dietitian/Nutritionist License (ND LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 60%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Memorial Regional Hospital