Dietitian

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Bariatrics
• Schedule: Full-Time, Days Mon. - Fri. 8AM-5PM
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: 4205 Belfort Road Jacksonville, Florida 32216-1471 United States

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition obtainedprior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.

• Assess patients for nutritional status.
• Provide interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy.
• Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommends therapy adjustments as necessary.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
• Provide nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publications.
• Researche and takes initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems.
• Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy.
• Maintain sanitation of food preparation area(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.