Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Dietitian PRN? At HCA Florida Westside Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Westside Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Dietitian PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Dietician works under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Services Manager to ensure that patient's nutritional needs are met. Visits, screens and prioritizes patient care based on acuity level, affecting the nutritional care of patients. Assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care, and evaluates and reports these results appropriately. Coordinates these activities with the department's management team, cooperating with other areas of the department. Serves as a role model for the department.

• Appropriately documents medical nutrition treatment plan in the patient's medical record indicating all pertinent data and information.

• Completes and documents patient education i.e. food drug interaction, nutrition counseling as appropriate in a timely manner.

• Completes Nutrition assessments and reassessments on patients in a timely manner as dictated by internal and external regulatory standards.

• Demonstrate appropriate use of PPE with a thorough understanding of procedures to minimize exposure in keeping with the safety culture within the hospital.

• Conducts Nutrition Screening / Prioritization of care for all patients that need to be seen on a daily basis.

• Attends multidisciplinary care plan rounds on assigned floors as indicated by hospital and department policy and procedures.

• Takes on an active role in the reviewing / developing and or approving of the diet manual, patient menus, nutrition education materials related to patient care.

• Plans, implements, correlates and supervises all activities related to the total therapeutic diet program and the teaching related to therapeutic diets.

• Organizes functions of Nutrition services through the appropriate assignment of responsibilities, delegation or authority, and overall direction of the work flow process.

• Applies current nutritional research as obtained.

• Interprets, evaluates and utilized pertinent current research relating to nutritional care.

• Records nutritional progress notes concisely and accurate in the medical record in the SOAP format utilizing existing online documents.

• Records special food preferences accurately and neatly in patient Kardex, includes all nourishments throughout the day.

• Maintains accurate records of each patient contact and the result of that contact;/ records pertinent information, diet, prescription, weights, labs, medications, and subjective patient information.

• Transcribes diet instruction and consults in the consultation log book as well as transcribing all pertinent patient information into the patient Kardex.

• Exhibits a professional image, have a clean and crisp appearance, wear ID badges visibly at all times.

• Completes other duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Florida license as Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)* Certification with the Commission of American Dietetic Association.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition or related area required
• One year of experience in healthcare nutrition management required

HCA Florida Westside Hospital is a 250-bed medical center and healthcare complex. Our facility was founded in 1974. We offer the latest in minimally invasive spine and colorectal surgery. We are one of nine Joint Commission-certified centers in the United States for minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center is certified by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA). We are certified as a Thrombectomy Capable Center by the Joint Commission. We are a teaching and research facility. We offer Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs in podiatry, surgery, and internal medicine. We are committed to expanding and improving every facet of the organization. We devote significant time and resources to enhancing our facility, staff, and medical care. Our medical services and compassionate care, illustrate why we are one of the leading healthcare facilities in South Florida. At HCA Florida Westside Hospital, we care like family! Join our family-oriented team of more than 1,200 professionals and nearly 750 physicians.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Dietitian PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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