Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian? At HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.


Job Summary and Qualifications

To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process.

Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy

Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk and act as a NFPE champion by training others.


Develop and implement individualized nutritional care plans.


Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers


Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.


Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve/maintain a passing score of 90% or higher on RD chart audits.


Serve as a clinical resource for reliable nutrition information to all interdisciplinary team members, interns, and the community.


Assists in the development of nutrition care guidelines and adheres to the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence based nutrition care.


Integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.


Lead an annual clinical nutrition practice initiative, performance improvement and/or research project.


Attend, participate, and present nutrition information at the nutrition support committee meetings and shared governance councils.

Education and Experience:


Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent Required


Master Degree Preferred


Completion of an ACEND-accredited internship practice program Required


At least 3 years of hospital clinical nutrition experience Required


Licensed Dietitian (LD) required


Advanced Dietitian Certification (RD-AP, CSP, CNSC, CDE, CSO, or equivalent) required
Benefits


HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has been delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1974, connecting patients with highly skilled doctors and cutting-edge technology. As a prominent acute care facility in the area with over 400 beds, we have been at the forefront of healthcare for nearly 50 years. Situated in Orange Park, we cater to the medical needs of Clay County and neighboring communities. Recognized as the preferred healthcare provider in northeast Florida for patients, staff, and physicians, we specialize in advanced robotics, open heart procedures, maternity and delivery services, as well as pediatric and adult care, among many other essential services.


At HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, our commitment to a family-like atmosphere extends to our patients, our team, and our community. We are dedicated to collaboration because we believe that our patients receive the safest and most compassionate care when we work together.


HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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