Dietitian I - Housewide Dietitians

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift: M-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Position Summary

Works across the institution to provide quality nutritional support services. Consistently contributes to a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort to ensure positive patient outcomes. The Clinical Dietitian works with the food service management and staff to coordinate delivery of the prescribed diet and meet the nutritional needs of the patient. Responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. Must effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nutritional care. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities

Standard Work Duties: Dietitian I

• Evaluate patients nutrition status upon consult and or deemed clinically appropriate per referral from members of the multi-disciplinary team, Clinical Informatics and or as directed per Clinical Nutrition Manager, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, to include Nutrition Focused Physical Exam.
• Documents Malnutrition diagnosis based on ASPEN guidelines.
• Implements and monitors nutrition care based on: Nutritional Care: Screening, Assessment, and Plan for the Provision of – CL.0190.
• Initiates / provides Medical Nutrition Therapy based upon Licensed Dietitian Ordering Privileges.
• Collaborates with and communicates effectively with physicians and members of the multi-disciplinary team to integrate information which refines and contributes to the overall medical care of the patient, with specific emphasis on nutritional care, through routine rounds.
• Timely and Accurately completes weekly productivity report.
• Educates Medical Residents, Nursing and Nutrition Staff.
• Participates in Food Service Quality Initiatives (Test Trays, Meal Rounds, GEMBA Meetings, reports concern to FSD and or CNM, maintains open communication with Clinical Nutrition Manager.

Guide Projects Using Acceptable Standards And ITIL Framework Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Working knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy - Required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint – Preferred.
• Public speaking - Preferred

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor Degree

Nonessential:

• Master Degree

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or equivalent prior to January 1, 2024.

Nonessential:

• Masters of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition or related field

Other information:

Experience Essential: One year experience in acute care facility

Experience Preferred: Minimum of two years clinical experience.

Certification Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies.

Licenses Essential: Licensed by the state of Florida as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Eligible (maximum of one year from date of eligibility).