Registered Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition - Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hos[...]

Position Summary Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. The Orlando Health System of Care includes award‑winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100‑year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high‑quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award‑winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond. Opening in Summer 2026, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital – a state‑of‑the‑art, seven‑story, multi‑specialty hospital – will serve as a vital 550,000 square‑foot healthcare hub offering: 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites Dedicated labor and delivery services – including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services Advanced surgical procedures Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning. Benefits Beyond the Expected Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing free education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Benefits that begin on Day 1 Four weeks paid parental leave Debt‑free degrees through our Preferred Education Program Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs Back‑up childcare and elder care Fertility benefits and adoption assistance NCLEX reimbursement Free NCPDs for RN license Free Kaplan review courses Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you Specialty certifications reimbursement And more! Responsibilities Write orders per policy. Counsel patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious, and ethnic requests/preferences. Develop, implement, and document the nutritional care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs considering nutrition status and disease state requirements. Demonstrate the necessary competency level to assess patient’s nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan. Demonstrate evidence‑based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition‑related care of patients. Communicate appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record documentation system. Participate in physician and health care team interdisciplinary rounds, as applicable. The Registered Dietitian is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements, and commitment to excellence. Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Represent Orlando Health through outside speaking engagements to the community and/or media events as assigned. Represent Clinical Nutrition Department as a participant on task force or committee as assigned. Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Licensure/Certification Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Must maintain licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health