Dietitian & Nutrition Therapist

Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403‑B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well‑being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

• Full time

• Day (United States of America)

1500 SW 1ST AVE

OCALA

Florida

34471

• Completes nutrition‑focused physical assessments, takes measurements, reviews medical records, collects data via interviews, and evaluates anthropometric status.
• Evaluates assessment data to identify nutrition risks, nutrition problems, criteria consistent with malnutrition, knowledge deficits, and high‑risk health behaviors.
• Offers nutrition interventions, orders, education, counseling, and referrals to other services.
• May place feeding tubes or perform indirect calorimetry studies.
• Provides counseling and education using evidence‑based techniques that reflect appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management.
• Monitors and evaluates nutrition care plans to reach nutrition goals and promote optimal outcomes.
• Supervises practice experience for dietetic interns, dietetic technicians, registration eligible dietitians and new employees, participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives.
• Enters complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation. Enters nutrition orders when authorized by Medical Staff policy and procedure to reflect patient care.
• Participates in patient care rounds, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to create nutrition plans of care.
• Promotes evidence‑based nutrition care and makes expertise available to food service areas.
• Provides timely responses to internal electronic communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy. [Required]
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, basic computer skills, e‑mail and spreadsheet software. [Required]
• Ability to search the web for nutrition research or practice updates and apply knowledge to updating reference materials, preparing for presentations, education, etc. [Required]
• Reviews and/or updates resource/reference materials when applicable or required. [Required]
• Identifies specific patient or staff needs, initiates and develops educational or clinical materials then evaluates outcomes. [Required]
• Assures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with established standards. [Required]
• Skill and knowledge in working with an electronic health record system. [Required]
• Provides appropriate intervention in accordance with the identified patient’s goals. [Required]
• Reassesses and updates nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated. [Required]
• Assessment, interventions and procedures utilizing equipment are appropriate for age group. [Required]

• Bachelor's [Required]

• at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• Completes a CADE‑accredited supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or a food service corporation, or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies
• Didactic program with strong focus in clinical nutrition

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)[Required]

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Physical Requirements -

$23.71 - $44.09

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.