Licensed & Registered Adult Dietitian, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Main Kitchen, Per-Diem, Day Shift

Licensed & Registered Adult Dietitian – Jackson Memorial Hospital – Main Kitchen – Per‑Diem, Day Shift – Jackson Health System

Department:
Jackson Memorial Hospital – Main Kitchen;
Address: 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136;
Shift: Per‑Diem, Day Shift.

The Dietitian primarily assesses the nutritional and age‑specific needs of patients. The Dietitian develops and implements nutrition care plans; communicates pertinent information through documentation in the patient’s medical record and verbally with other care providers. Provides high‑quality, evidence‑based care; develops and maintains therapeutic meals/menus; provides nutrition counseling to patients of all ages, families and/or significant others. Actively participates in projects, committees, and task forces to improve departmental and hospital processes and patient care outcomes.

Stays current with nutrition‑related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice.

• Assesses nutritional status of patients and initiates appropriate nutritional care in accordance with established guidelines.
• Reviews medical orders for all diets for patients.
• Develops and implements nutrition care plans based upon assessment of the patient.
• Evaluates patient’s response, updates care plan, and documents assessment and response in the patient record.
• Collaborates with physician and health care team to coordinate care; charts admitting diet orders on all patients (delegates task to Dietetic Technician).
• Instructs or counsels patients on nutritional needs, diet modifications, and food/drug interactions.
• Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.
• Teaches nutrition classes for patients, hospital personnel, and community groups.
• Assumes preceptor role for new associates, student dietitians and/or student volunteers and dietetic interns.
• Assigns daily patient care responsibilities to the Dietetic Technician.
• Resource for physicians, hospital personnel and the community regarding nutrition practices.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in nutrition.
• Maintains professional standards by participating in in‑services, committees, etc.
• Actively participates in projects, committees, and/or task forces to improve department and hospital processes and patient care outcomes.
• Stays current with most recent nutrition‑related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice.
• Calculates modified diets for specific age populations, diabetic patients and other modified dietary needs, and provides diet counseling for all level III patients who require it, while maintaining hospital safety standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and react to the needs of patients/customers relative to their age specific, physical, psychosocial, communication, cultural and spiritual needs in an effective and timely manner.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all other disciplines responsible for provision of services to patients/customers.
• Interacts in a collaborative manner with patients, families and other members of the health care team.

Minimum 2 years of experience. Requires specifically Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support experience. The position will cover ICU, Transplants and Med/Surg Units.

Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.

Registered Dietitian and Florida Licensure required. Certification in specialty area highly preferred.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.