Registered Dietitian

Job Description

> REF:#86089c47f9746c92 *All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:*

– Benefits from Day One

– Paid Days Off from Day One

– Student Loan Repayment Program

– Career Development

– Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

– Mental Health Resources and Support

– Pet Insurance*

*Our promise to you:*

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that *together* we are even better.

*Schedule:* Full Time

*Shift*: Days

*Location: *501 Redmond Road, Rome, GA 30165

*The community you’ll be caring for: *_AdventHealth Redmond_

· Rome’s historical markers help document the city’s history and gives insight into the culturally rich heritage.

· · Population- 36,

· Developed as a regional center for the fields of medical care and education

· In addition to its public-school system, it has several private schools. Higher-level educational institutions include private Berry College and Shorter University, and the public Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Highlands College.

· Largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN.

*The role you’ll contribute:*

The registered dietitian utilizes the nutrition care process to screen, assess, diagnose, offer nutrition intervention, and monitor the nutrition status and progress of patients. The registered dietitian uses the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care and Standards of Professional Performance for registered dietitians. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

*The value you’ll bring to the team:*

· Assessment- Completes nutrition focused physical assessments, takes measurements, reviews medical records, collects data via interviews, utilizes validated tools, evaluates anthropometric status, and calculates estimated comparative standards.

· Diagnosis- Evaluates assessment data to identify nutrition risks, nutrition problems, criteria consistent with malnutrition, knowledge deficits, and/or high-risk health behaviors.

· Intervention- Offers nutrition recommendations, orders, education/counselling, and/or referral to other services.

· Education and Counselling- Provides counseling and education that reflects appropriate health literacy and cultural sensitivity to patients with disease processes that require nutritional management. Uses evidenced based theories and concepts to include transtheoretical model and motivational interviewing.

· Monitoring- Makes follow-up available to detect progress. Adjust nutrition plans of care to reach nutrition goals and to promote optimal outcomes.

· Leadership- Makes supervised practice experience available to dietetic interns and new employees that satisfy learning objectives. Remains abreast of emerging research applications and evidenced-based guidelines, Participates in research, performance improvement, and initiatives.

· Communication- Enters complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation and orders per protocol and standard operating procedure to reflect patient care. Offers timely response to internal electronic communication.

· Collaboration- Participates in patient care rounds. Creates nutrition plans of care that reflect collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Promotes evidenced-based nutrition care. Makes expertise available to foodservice areas.

· Performs other duties as assigned

*The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:*

· Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or nutrition related field AND 10-year clinical experience

· OR Graduate degree in nutrition or nutrition related field AND 8-year clinical experience

· OR Post-Graduate degree in nutrition or nutrition related field AND 4-year clinical experience

· Current active registered dietitian status with Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)

· Current active licensed status in Georgia.



*PREFERRED:*

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English

· Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.30 – $40.95 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Pet insurance
* Professional development assistance
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
* Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
* Dietetics
Schedule:
* Day shift



Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
* clinical: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* Registered Dietitian License in Georgia (active status) (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Rome, GA 30165: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person