Registered Dietitian I

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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2590 Healing Way

City:

Wesley Chapel

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33544

Job Description:

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

• 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.
• May place feeding tubes or perform indirect calorimetry studies.
• Provides counseling and education using evidence-based techniques that reflect appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management.
• Monitors and evaluates nutrition care plans to reach nutrition goals and promote optimal outcomes.
• Supervises practice experience for dietetic interns, dietetic technicians, registration eligible dietitians and new employees, participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives.
• Enters complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation.
• Enters nutrition orders when authorized by Medical Staff policy and procedure to reflect patient care.
• Participates in patient care rounds, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to create nutrition plans of care.
• Promotes evidence-based nutrition care and makes expertise available to foodservice areas.
• Provides timely responses to internal electronic communication.
• 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]
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy [Required]
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheet software [Required]
• Ability to search the web for nutrition research or practice updates and apply knowledge to updating reference materials, preparing for presentations, education, etc. [Required]
• Avails self to staff on units as the nutrition expert [Required]
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities [Required]
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and rounds on assigned units as scheduled unless valid excuse demonstrated [Required]
• Assists in regulatory survey preparation when applicable [Required]
• Reviews and/or updates department resource/reference materials when applicable or required [Required]
• When confronted with barriers to meeting patient care standards, improves process by planning and implementing action steps [Required]
• Identifies specific patient or staff needs, initiates and develops educational or clinical materials then evaluates outcomes [Required]
• Assures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with established standards [Required]
• Skill and knowledge in working with an electronic health record system [Required]​

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) [Required]

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


Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$26.33 - $48.98

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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