Medical Nutrition Therapist II PRN

Our promise to you:

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.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9441 HEALTH CENTER DR

City:

LAND O LAKES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34637

Job Description:

Completes nutrition-focused physical assessments, reviews medical records, collects data via interviews, and evaluates anthropometric status. Evaluates assessment data to identify nutrition risks, problems, malnutrition criteria, knowledge deficits, and high-risk health behaviors. Offers nutrition recommendations, orders, education, counseling, and referrals to other services. Provides counseling and education that reflect appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management. Uses evidence-based theories and concepts, including the transtheoretical model and motivational interviewing, in patient education and counseling. Makes follow-up available to detect progress and adjusts nutrition plans of care to reach nutrition goals and promote optimal outcomes. Provides supervised practice experience to dietetic interns and new employees to satisfy learning objectives. Remains abreast of emerging research applications and evidence-based guidelines, and participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives. Enters complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation and orders per protocol and standard operating procedure to reflect patient care. Offers timely responses to internal electronic communication. Participates in patient care rounds and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to create nutrition plans of care. Provides expertise to foodservice areas and promotes evidence-based nutrition care. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English [Required]

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:

• in nutrition or nutrition related field

• Graduate degree in nutrition or nutrition related field AND One-year clinical experience

Work Experience:

• 3+ years clinical experience [Required]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• N/A

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements -

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.

Category: Clinical Nutrition

Organization: AdventHealth Connerton

Schedule: Per diem

Shift: Day

Req ID: 152144647