DIETITIAN SPECIALIST

2 weeks ago

FL United States Memorial Healthcare System Full time
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:

Provides clinical nutrition services to inpatients and/or outpatients, including: assessment of individual nutritional status, evaluation and recommendation of appropriate dietary interventions to improve nutritional status, and education of patients and parents as indicated. Dietary interventions include oral diets, tube-feedings and intravenous feedings.

Responsibilities:

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

Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses.

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.

Providing continuum of care in both in and outpatient settings.

Utilizes current research to enhance professional practice to participate and collaborate in PI initiatives.

Performs daily operational tasks, including review of diet, TPN and NPO lists and completing calorie counts.

Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.

Competencies:

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

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors (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: Two (2) years' clinical nutrition experience with at least one (1) year in specialty area required. Other Information: Must have one (1) of the following specialist certifications: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) or Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCCN) or Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) or CDR Advanced Practitioner (AP) or other certification from ASPEN; CDR or other nutrition credentialing agency.

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:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email

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