Registered Dietitian - Jupiter, United States - Jupiter Medical Center

Description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs.

Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St.

Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education:
B.S.

degree, Completion of an education program that meets the standards and is accredited by ACEND through the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsExperience / QualificationsRegistration through the Commission of Dietetic Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Florida state licensed.

Minimium 1-year acute-care hospital experience preferred.
Position SummaryThe Clinical Dietitian is responsible for all patient care activities relating to nutrition.

The clinical dietitian's duties include the assessment of the patient's nutrition requirements, development and implementation of individualized nutrition care plans, along with the evaluation and monitoring of care using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) evidence based guidelines.

Goals set to provide optimal nutrition care to all patients in conjunction with all other disciplines.
Provide accurate assessments and recommendations for patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition following ASPEN guidelines. Responsible for comprehensive education of the patient/family, staff and community on all nutrition related topics.

Work with the Diet & Nutrition Services staff to provide high quality, safe and nutritious meals to all patients to encourage healing and a better health outcome.

Performs other duties as assigned.