Registered Dietitan

Job Description

• SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $25,000
• RELOCATION ELIGABLE

Department : Jackson Memorial Hospital - Main Kitchen

Address : 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136

Shift Details : Full Time, Days Shift, 8 Hours

Why Jackson :

Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Summary

The Dietitian primarily responsibility is to assesses the nutritional and age specific needs of patients. The Dietitian, will assist as needed, in the assessment of patients in all ages. The Dietitian develops and implements nutritional care plans; communicates information pertinent to the nutritional care of the patient through documentation in the patient's medical record and verbally with other care providers. Provides high quality, evidence-based care to patients. Develops and maintains regular and therapeutic meals / menus. Provides nutrition counseling to patients of all ages, their families and / or significant other. The Dietitian actively participates in projects, committees, and / or task forces to improve department and hospital processes and patient care outcome. Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews results for adherence to standards and established hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Experience

Generally requires a minimum of at least 2 years of experience. Requires specifically Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support experience. The position will cover ICU, Transplants and Med / Surg Units.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field is required.

Credentials

Registered Dietitian and Florida Licensure required. Certification in specialty area highly preferred.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.