PRN Registered Dietitian

Nutrition Services Professional

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: 501 REDMOND RD NW

City: ROME

State: Georgia

Postal Code: 30165

Job Description:

Work Schedule: PRN hours will vary

• 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.
• Provides counseling and education using evidence-based techniques that reflect appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management.
• Supervises practice experience for dietetic interns, dietetic technicians, registration eligible dietitians and new employees, participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives.
• Enters nutrition orders when authorized by Medical Staff policy and procedure to reflect patient care.

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

Education:

• Bachelor's Required

Field of Study:

• In nutrition or related field

Work Experience:

• 3+ experience in a clinical setting Required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Required

Pay Range: $25.17 - $46.81

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