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

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

Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients; Provides training to Dietitians I, interns and students on nutrition care strategies and support food service staff competency; Serves as a preceptor, lecturer, or advisory board member for dietetic internship programs; Provides leadership in resolving nutrition care issues, establishing priorities, developing and evaluating programs; Serves as a resource to Dietitians I and reviews their documentation; Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community; Develops presentations and serves as subject matter expert in internal and external education programs and symposiums; Participates, independently or with minimal guidance, in performance improvement (PI) activities and quality initiatives; 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; 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; Participates in the development and revision of educational materials; Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses

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; Degree in Nutrition or a job related field; Critical thinking skills; Effective communication; Decisive judgment; Ability to build and foster positive relationships; Ability to lead others and take appropriate action; Accountability; Customer Service; Development and Implementation of Medical Nutrition Therapy; Menu Development; Patient and Family Centered Care; Responding to Change; Standards of Behavior; Team Work

Benefits

$7,500 Sign on Bonus; Veteran’s Preference