Dietitian, Specialty - FT/First Shift - Arnold Palmer Hospital

Dietitian, Specialist

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking for a Dietitian, Specialist to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients as part of the Clinical Nutrition team. Works primarily with patient populations within their area of expertise, supported by board certification in a nutrition specialty.

Job Title: Dietitian, Specialist

Dept: Arnold Palmer Hospital Clinical Nutrition

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days - Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Candidate must have at least 1 year experience as a Registered Diatitian.

Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Continuing education and professional development opportunities. Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts. Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment. Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children's Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children's Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which 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.

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 our benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Responsibilities Essential Functions:

• Writes orders per policy.
• Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious, and ethnic requests/preferences.
• Develops, implements, and documents nutritional care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs considering nutrition status and disease state requirements.
• Demonstrates the necessary competency level to assess patient's nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan.
• Demonstrates evidenced-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition-related care of patients.
• Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record documentation system. Participates in physician and health care team interdisciplinary rounds, as applicable.
• Provides in-services/training to staff in area of nutrition specialty, as needed.
• Participates in clinical Process Improvement activities, as assigned.
• Reviews current scientific findings to update menus, hospital formulary, diet manual, and standards of care for specific patient populations, as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education/Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission or 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 Dietitian/Nutritionist license with the Florida Department of Health; Must hold one of the following specialty certifications.
• Experience: One (1) years clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian.