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At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
Provides clinical nutrition services to inpatients and/or outpatients, including: assessment of individual nutritional status, evaluation and recommendation of appropriate dietary interventions to improve nutritional status, and education of patients and parents as indicated. Dietary interventions include oral diets, tube-feedings and intravenous feedings.
Responsibilities:
Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses.
Assesses educational needs in order to advise patients and/or family on restricted or special diets in nutritional principles and dietary plans. Adapts these diets to the patient s medical condition, lifestyle and preferences, evaluates achievement of learning objectives and provides appropriate follow-up.
Providing continuum of care in both in and outpatient settings.
Utilizes current research to enhance professional practice to participate and collaborate in PI initiatives.
Performs daily operational tasks, including review of diet, TPN and NPO lists and completing calorie counts.
Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY, MENU DEVELOPMENT, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK
Education and Certification Requirements:
Bachelors (Required)Dietitian/Nutritionist License (ND LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years' clinical nutrition experience with at least one (1) year in specialty area required. Other Information: Must have one (1) of the following specialist certifications: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) or Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCCN) or Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) or CDR Advanced Practitioner (AP) or other certification from ASPEN; CDR or other nutrition credentialing agency.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
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