Clinical Dietitian II - PT - Days - $3,750 Sign on Bonus-MHW

Location:
Pembroke Pines, 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.

Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian II works independently. This role is responsible for identification of patients at nutritional risk, planning and implementation of medical nutrition therapy for assigned population, determination of nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of evidence-based nutrition care plans, monitoring and evaluating the patient's progress, and communicating with the interdisciplinary care team. Also, serves as a resource to Dietitians I.

Responsibilities:

Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses.Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.Provides training to Dietitians I, interns and students on nutrition care strategies and support food service staff competency. Serves as a preceptor, lecturer, or advisory board member for dietetic internship programs.Provides leadership in resolving nutrition care issues, establishing priorities, developing and evaluating programs. Serves as a resource to Dietitians I and reviews their documentation.Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community. Develops presentations and serves as subject matter expert in internal and external education programs and symposiums.Participates, independently or with minimal guidance, in performance improvement (PI) activities and quality initiatives, and demonstrates readiness to offer outcomes-based solutions to opportunities.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.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.Participates in the development and revision of educational materials; provides recommendations to enhance learning activities and educational resources that elevate educational processes.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PRODUCTIVITY, 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)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required.

Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience required.

Other Information: Additional Education Info: Degree in Nutrition or a job related field.A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required for those individuals that are registered or have established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023.A minimum of a master's degree is required for those seeking eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Climbing = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%
• Dust = 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Radiation = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Sitting = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 60%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 60%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Days

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