Clinical Dietitian I - Per Diem - MRH

Under direct supervision, identifies patients at nutritional risk, plans and implements medical nutrition therapy for assigned populations.

Responsibilities

Identifies patients at nutritional risk; Plans and implements medical nutrition therapy for assigned populations; Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members and departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy; Communicates plans of care with patients and their families when appropriate; Develops and provides patient education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization; Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients; Assesses patients nutritional status and needs; Develops and implements care plans, monitors patients' progress, and updates interventions; Completes thorough and timely documentation of patient sessions in the electronic health record; Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses when appropriate

Requirements

Masters (Required); Dietitian/Nutritionist License (ND LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL); Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field; A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required for those individuals that are registered or have established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023; A minimum of a master's degree is required for those seeking eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024; Registered Dietitian CDR Certification or Registration Eligible, RDN and obtain registration and FL Dietitian/Nutritionist license within six (6) months of hire; Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision; Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action; No experience required