Dietitian III Specialist – Housewide Dietitians Position Available In Polk, Florida

Dietitian III Specialist•Housewide Dietitians 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 1324 Lakeland Hills Bl, Lakeland, FL 33805 Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you’re starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally. Active•Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off Work Hours per

Biweekly Pay Period:

80.00

Shift :

M-F with

Rotating Weekends/Holidays Location :

1324

Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL Pay Rate :

Min $60,756.80 Position Summary Works across the institution to provide quality nutritional support services. Consistently contributes to a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort to ensure positive patient outcomes. The Clinical Dietitian works with the food service management and staff to coordinate delivery of the prescribed diet and meet the nutritional needs of the patient. Responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. Must effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nutritional care. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities Standard Work:

Dietitian III Specialist Evaluate patients nutrition status upon consult and or deemed clinically appropriate per referral from members of the multi-disciplinary team, Clinical Informatics and or as directed per Clinical Nutrition Manager, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, to include Nutrition Focused Physical Exam. Documents Malnutrition diagnosis based on ASPEN guidelines. Implements and monitors nutrition care based on:

Nutritional Care:

Screening, Assessment, and Plan for the Provision of•CL.0190. Initiates / provides Medical Nutrition Therapy based upon Licensed Dietitian Ordering Privileges. Collaborates with and communicates effectively with physicians and members of the multi-disciplinary team to integrate information which refines and contributes to the overall medical care of the patient, with specific emphasis on nutritional care, through routine rounds. Timely and Accurately completes weekly productivity report. Educates Medical Residents, Nursing and Nutrition Staff Participates in Food Service Quality Initiatives (Test Trays, Meal Rounds, GEMBA Meetings, reports concern to FSD and or CNM, maintains open communication with Clinical Nutrition Manager.

Competencies & Skills Essential:

Working knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy•Required.

Nonessential:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint•Preferred. Public speaking•

Preferred Qualifications & Experience Essential:

Master Degree Essential:

Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition or related field Other information:

Experience Essential:

One year experience in acute care facility

Experience Preferred:

Minimum of two years clinical experience. High Volume, Acute Care, Level 2 or >, Graduate Medical Education associated Academic Medical Center.

Certification Essential:

Certification in a Specialty Area (Diabetes, Oncology, Renal, Nutrition Support, PEDS, Critical Care PEDS, Weight Management)

License Essential:

Licensed by the State of Florida, Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Eligible (maximum of 1 year from hire date) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association). Selected Report Fields Add to Existing Report Create New Report