Clinical Dietitian II - FT - Days - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - MRHS

The Clinical Dietitian II works independently. This role is responsible for identification of patients at nutritional risk, planning and implementation of medical nutrition therapy for assigned population, determination of nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of evidence-based nutrition care plans, monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress, and communicating with the interdisciplinary care team. Also, serves as a resource to Dietitians I.

Responsibilities

Participates, independently or with minimal guidance, in performance improvement (PI) activities and quality initiatives; Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community; Provides leadership in resolving nutrition care issues, establishing priorities, developing and evaluating programs; Serves as a resource to Dietitians I and reviews their documentation; Provides training to Dietitians I, interns and students on nutrition care strategies; Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients; Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses; Participates in the development and revision of educational materials; Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members; 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

Requirements

Masters (Required); Dietitian/Nutritionist License (ND LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL); Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); One (1) year of experience required; Critical thinking skills; Effective communication; Decisive judgment; Ability to build and foster positive relationships; Ability to lead others and take appropriate action when required; Degree in Nutrition or a job related field

Benefits

$7,500 Sign on Bonus; Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers)