Clinical Dietitian I - PT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - JDCH

Location: Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

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

• Experience in pediatrics, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides continuum of care in both in and outpatient settings. Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses. Performs daily operational tasks, including review of diet, TPN and NPO lists and completing calorie counts.

Utilizes current research to enhance professional practice to participate and collaborate in PI initiatives. Assesses educational needs in order to advise patients and/or family on restricted or special diets in nutritional principles and dietary plans.

Adapts these diets to the patient’s medical condition, lifestyle and preferences, evaluates achievement of learning objectives and provides appropriate follow-up. Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.

Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PRODUCTIVITY, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements

Masters (Required)Dietitian/Nutritionist License (ND LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: 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. Required Work Experience: No experience required.

Other Information: Additional Education Info: 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.

Additional Credential Info: Registered Dietitian CDR Certification or Registration Eligible, RDN and obtain registration and FL Dietitian/Nutritionist license within six (6) months of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 60%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 20%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift: Days

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