Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert nutritional guidance, develop personalized care plans, and support patients across diverse settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics. Your expertise will empower individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based nutrition interventions, health coaching, and motivational interviewing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient well-being while working within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status, including diagnostic evaluation and physiological considerations.
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans tailored to patients’ medical conditions, including chronic diseases, geriatrics, and acute care needs.
- Provide expert guidance on specialized nutrition therapies such as tube feeding and dietary modifications for various medical conditions.
- Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems to document assessments, care plans, progress notes, and treatment outcomes accurately.
- Offer health coaching sessions focused on weight management, lifestyle changes, and chronic disease management to motivate and empower patients.
- Supervise and mentor dietetic interns or junior staff while ensuring compliance with clinical nutrition standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, ensuring seamless integration of nutrition services within overall treatment plans.
- Stay current with advancements in clinical nutrition, dietetics practices, and hospital protocols related to dietary department operations.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from an accredited program or certifying body.
- Proven experience in clinical nutrition settings such as hospitals or long-term care facilities.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, diagnostic evaluation techniques, and nutritional analysis methods.
- Experience managing tube feeding protocols and creating comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and data management.
- Excellent skills in motivational interviewing and health coaching to support behavior change initiatives.
- Demonstrated supervising experience with dietetic interns or team members preferred.
- Familiarity with weight loss programs, dietary modifications for chronic diseases, geriatrics, and acute care environments.
- Ability to assess patient needs accurately through patient assessment techniques and nutritional analysis tools.
Join us in delivering exceptional nutritional care that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise makes a real difference in patient outcomes while advancing your professional growth in clinical nutrition and dietetics.
Pay: $36.24 - $43.65 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
