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Memorial Healthcare System

Clinical Dietitian I - Per Diem - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare System, Florida, New York, United States

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Location Pembroke Pines, 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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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

Master's degree (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: 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 25-51 lbs Non-Patient – 20%

Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient – 0%

Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient – 60%

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