Clinical Dietitian (PRN) - 8 hrs/week
Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, FL
(Per Diem/Locum)

Primary Location  :  Florida - West-Bradenton-Blake Medical Center - Bradenton
Job  :  Allied Health
Schedule  :  Per Diem/PRN
Description

The Dietitian leads the processes in place to ensure that the patients' nutritional needs are met.  Job tasks and responsibilities include:
  • Conducts and implements comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients
  • Assesses, plans, writes and evaluates patient diets.
  • Plans menus in accordance with patient dietary requirements and general dietetic standards and regulations.
  • Instructs and counsels patients on dietary restrictions/recommendations.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary teams providing input regarding treatment plans.
  • Directs and supervises personnel in the process of planning, preparing, and serving food to patients.
  • Maintains records of patient reaction to prescribed diets.
  • Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. 
  • Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
  • Orients and mentors new staff members.
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

Job qualifications include:
  • Bachelors Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition required.
  • American Dietetic Association Registration strongly preferred (R.D.)
  • Must have current state licensure as a Dietitian (L.D.)
  • Previous experience as a hospital dietitian preferred.
  • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
  • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs
 
Please quote Job Code 00309-1908 when contacting the employer by phone about this position.
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:607384 last updated on 11/21/2009)


        
         

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