Registered Dietitian II

Registered Dietitian II

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

AHMG Health Optimization Center at Celebration

1530 Celebration Blvd, Suite 300A, Celebration, FL

Monday Friday 8am 5pm (potential for 4 10 hour days)

• Completes nutrition-focused physical assessments, takes measurements, reviews medical records, collects data via interviews, and evaluates anthropometric status.
• Evaluates assessment data to identify nutrition risks, nutrition problems, criteria consistent with malnutrition, knowledge deficits, and high-risk health behaviors. Offers nutrition interventions, orders, education, counseling, and referrals to other services.
• May place feeding tubes or perform indirect calorimetry studies.
• Provides counseling and education using evidence-based techniques that reflect appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management.
• Monitors and evaluates nutrition care plans to reach nutrition goals and promote optimal outcomes.
• Supervises practice experience for dietetic interns, dietetic technicians, registration eligible dietitians and new employees, participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives.
• Enters complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation.
• Enters nutrition orders when authorized by Medical Staff policy and procedure to reflect patient care.
• Participates in patient care rounds, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to create nutrition plans of care.
• Promotes evidence-based nutrition care and makes expertise available to foodservice areas.
• Provides timely responses to internal electronic communication. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy

General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheet software

Ability to search the web for nutrition research or practice updates and apply knowledge to updating reference materials, preparing for presentations, education, etc.

Avails self to staff on units as the nutrition expert

Participates in Quality Improvement activities

Attends interdisciplinary meetings and rounds on assigned units as scheduled unless valid excuse demonstrated

Attends assigned team and/or committee meetings unless valid excuse demonstrated

Assists in regulatory survey preparation when applicable

Reviews and/or updates department resource/reference materials when applicable or [Required]

When confronted with barriers to meeting patient care standards, improves process by planning and implementing action steps

Identifies specific patient or staff needs, initiates and develops educational or clinical materials then evaluates outcomes

Assures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with established standards

Skill and knowledge in working with an electronic health record system

Analyzes and interprets reliable assessment data to identify an actual occurrence, risk of, or potential for developing a nutrition problem

Nutrition Diagnoses/Problems are included on the patient care plan and updated as more data becomes available, or signed off as applicable

Provides appropriate intervention in accordance with the identified patient's goals

Identifies and follows through with potential complex discharge planning needs, intervenes early to promote timely attainment of goals

Adheres to reassessment timeframe per standards

Reassesses and updates nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated

Complies with National Patient Safety Goals regarding abbreviation usage, patient identification

Assessment, interventions, and procedures utilizing equipment are appropriate for the age group

Understands indications for nutrition support therapy (both enteral and parenteral) and applies recommendations appropriately

Education:

Bachelor's [Required]

Master's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

in nutrition or related field

Work Experience:

3+ experience in a clinical setting [Required]

Didactic program with strong focus in clinical nutrition [Preferred]

Additional Information:

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) [Required]

Pay Range:

$23.71 $44.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.