Registered Dietitian

Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health 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. Advent Health 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:

1 ADVENTHEALTH WAY

City:

PALM COAST

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32137

Job Description:

• 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.

Relocation/Sign-on Bonus

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
• $5000 - Relocation Assistance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
• Performs Meal Test Trays 3 times per month (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 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
• Analyzes and interprets reliable assessment data to identify an actual occurrence, risk of, or potential for developing a nutrition problem Required
• Nutrition Diagnoses/Problems are included on the patient care plan and updated as more data becomes available, or signed off as applicable Required
• Provides appropriate intervention in accordance with the identified patient’s goals Required
• Identifies and follows through with potential complex discharge planning needs, intervenes early to promote timely attainment of goals Required
• Adheres to reassessment timeframe per standards Required
• Reassesses and updates nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated Required
• Complies with National Patient Safety Goals regarding abbreviation usage, patient identification Required
• Assessment, interventions and procedures utilizing equipment are appropriate for age group Required
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel Required
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision Required
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records Required
• Initiative to keep abreast of new information/products/developments in the field of Dietetics Required
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as related to Dietetics practice Required
• Proficiency in the Nutrition Care Process of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Required
• Proficiency in identifying and using comparative standards to estimate energy, fat, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, fluid, vitamin and mineral needs as well as recommended body weight, BMI, and desired growth patterns Required
• Ability to be flexible and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary Required

Education:

• Bachelor's Required

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• N/A

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:

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Pay Range:

$23.71 - $44.09

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.