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** Clinical Dietician- FT/Days- AdventHealth Ocala at AdventHealth**
**Date Posted:** 24/1/2022 **Location:**
**Job Description**
Description
**Clinical Dietician AdventHealth Ocala**
**Location Address:** 1500 SW 1st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471
**Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ocala**
* Horse Capital of the World Home to the World Equestrian Center
* Affordable cost of living
* Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)
* Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments
* Family friendly with many parks and recreations
* Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota
* Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years
* AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited
* Spectacular springs throughout the county
**Work Hours/Shift:**
Full Time, Days
**You Will Be Responsible For:**
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes relevant data from the patient and/or medical record, including:
o Anthropometric and laboratory information
o Appetite
o Diet orders
o Nutrition history
o Medications
o Medical concerns
Interprets lab values and estimates nutrient requirements based on:
o Age
o Sex
o Medical condition
o Level of activity
Completes physician orders in accordance with facility policy. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize patient care according to acuity level and policy.
Completes comprehensive patient nutritional reassessments, addressing previously identified nutrition-related problems. Collaborates with nursing to complete nutrition screening for all patients within 24 hours of admission.
Demonstrates dependability, to include attendance and punctuality
Qualifications
**What You Will Need:**
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required
Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Minimum of one (1) year hospital experience preferred, registration-eligible acceptable for generalist position
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Florida State Licensure is required; or achieves registration and state licensure within the first six months upon hire.
**Job Summary:**
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing optimal nutritional care to patients, which complies with the Joint Commission, CHS and the standards of care in the dietetic profession. Responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of patients; nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, inpatient/outpatient diet counseling, monitors high nutritional risk patient (nutrition support) as well as assist in other areas related to the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.