Boca Raton, FL

Baptist Health has a commitment to strengthening the compassionate care we provide. With the addition of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health is able to provide the Palm Beach community expanded access to healthcare services.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital is an advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds and is a recognized leader in Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging capabilities. The Hospital is now a part of Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight against cancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.

Baptist Health South Florida is once again one of the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! This is the 21st time Baptist Health has been recognized on the list. We have also been recognized for being among the best healthcare providers in the nation by U.S. News World Reports in its 2020-2021 Best Hospitals report and have been honored as one of PEOPLE's 2020 50 Companies That Care by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work.

Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best place to be your best!

Description

The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional intervention for a variety of oncology out-patients. The RD functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team by providing nutrition services and medical nutritional therapy integrated with the medical goals of cancer patients. The RD will work closely with Cancer Patient Support Services, including Integrative Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Social Workers, Psychologists, ARNPs and Nurse Navigators. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on the diagnosis of the patient, disease stage and nutritional status. The RD educates patients, family and significant others on nutritional guidelines to follow before, during and after cancer treatment as needed. The RD contributes to departmental achievements through process improvement. The RD documents nutritional interventions including plan of care using the Nutrition Care Process in the electronic medical record of the patient. The RD functions as a nutrition educator and conducts programs for LCI patients, family and caregivers.

Estimated salary range for this position is %2451,194.00- %2466,552.20 / year depending on experience.

Qualifications
Degrees: Bachelors Licenses Certifications: Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) CDR Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Additional Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Nutrition or similar degree required. Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration and Florida State Licensure (LD/N). Certified in area of oncology nutrition (CSO) or to obtain within 1 year of employment. If not certified at time of hiring, Masters degree in Science Nutrition is required. This position requires direct patient care through nutritional screening, assessment, intervention and care planning. Clinical nutrition experience in an oncology setting required. Excellent communication skills with solid writing abilities, critical thinking, public speaking, computer skills and service excellence. This position requires a high degree of self-initiation, exceptional organizational, time management and solving skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum Required Experience:
Job: Food Service / Dietary
Primary Location: Boca Raton
Organization: Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 16, 2022, 9:40:25 AM
Unposting Date: Ongoing