Clinical Dietitian
Where
- Gainesville, FL
What you'll be doing
- Clinical dietitian is responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned clients, including complex medical and nutritional needs. Support the facility mission and coordinate nutritional care with other health care providers, the client family and the community. The increasing complexity and specialization in nutrition require that the clinical dietician have expertise in a wide range of disease entities, treatment modalities and drug or nutrient interaction. Incumbent functions may require a therapeutic plan for nutritional support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition for patients with complex medical and nutritional needs. Provide nutrition counseling to patients, family members and caregivers considering psychosocial issues age-appropriate guidelines and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals. Clinical dietitian plan and organize work consisting of multi tasks and priority under general supervision. Incumbent has a basic knowledge of computer operations; software, hardware, terminology, security requirements and capabilities. Document the nutrition care plan in the computerized medical record system (CPRS) including nutrition assessment data, medical nutrition therapy and results of nutrition counseling. Update nutritional care manuals and develops educational materials suitable for patient teaching.
What your background should be
- At least 1 year of experience in related field. Must have knowledge of basic investigative processes and techniques in order to participate in the design of studies, collect data, interpret findings, and translate results into written and oral communication. Ability to act as a mentor or consultant for health care providers including registered dietitians, dietetic interns, nurses, physicians, medical students, and allied health professionals. Ability to plan and organize work of considerable difficulty and responsibility under minimal supervision.
Required Schooling / Training
- Bachelor degree.
Who is the client company
- This company provides patient care and federal benefits.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
