Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth 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. AdventHealth 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:
1000 WATERMAN WAY
City:
TAVARES
State:
Florida
Postal Code:
32778
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. Monitors and evaluates nutrition care plans to reach nutrition goals and promote optimal outcomes. Supervises practice experience for dietetic interns, dietetic technicians, registration eligible dietitians and new employees, participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives. Enters complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation. Enters nutrition orders when authorized by Medical Staff policy and procedure to reflect patient care. Participates in patient care rounds, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to create nutrition plans of care. Promotes evidence-based nutrition care and makes expertise available to foodservice areas. Provides timely responses to internal electronic communication. Other duties as assigned.
$10,000 Sign On with 2 Year Commitment
$5,000 Relocation Bonus (For Eligible Applicants)
Eligible applicants only. Two-year employment commitment required
RD/LD, experience with bariatric patients or outpatients- inpatient/outpatient role for a bariatric dietitian
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheet software
Ability to search the web for nutrition research or practice updates and apply knowledge to updating reference materials, preparing for presentations, education, etc.
Avails self to staff on units as the nutrition expert
Performs Meal Test Trays 3 times per month (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Attends interdisciplinary meetings and rounds on assigned units as scheduled unless valid excuse demonstrated
Attends assigned team and/or committee meetings unless valid excuse demonstrated
Assists in regulatory survey preparation when applicable
Reviews and/or updates department resource/reference materials when applicable or [Required]
When confronted with barriers to meeting patient care standards, improves process by planning and implementing action steps
Identifies specific patient or staff needs, initiates and develops educational or clinical materials then evaluates…