Dietitian Specialist - PT - Days - $1,250 Sign on Bonus - JDCH

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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 :

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 patients medical condition, lifestyle and preferences, evaluates achievement of learning objectives and provides appropriate follow-up.

Utilizes current research to enhance professional practice to participate and

collaborate in PI initiatives.

Providing continuum of care in both in and outpatient settings.

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.

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.

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 : Days

Days

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