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Memorial Healthcare System

Clinical Dietitian I - FT - Days - $5,000 Sign on Bonus - MHP

Memorial Healthcare System, Florida, New York, United States

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Clinical Dietitian I – FT – Days – $5,000 Sign on Bonus – MHP 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida

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

Responsibilities

Develops and provides patient education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization.

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 and departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy. Communicates plans of care with patients and their families when appropriate.

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.

Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses when appropriate.

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: No experience required.

Other Information: Additional Education Info: Dietetics or Nutrition or related field. Additional Credential Info: Registered Dietitian CDR Certification or Registration Eligible, RDN & obtain registration and FL Dietitian/Nutritionist license within 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 250-75 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement 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 TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net.

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