Job Description: |
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Performs nutrient intake analysis, assesses nutritional needs of patients, develops and
implements nutritional care plans for Ryan White patients at UF CARES and within Ryan
White Jacksonville network.
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Assesses learning needs and readiness of patients and families; provides individualized
age-appropriate nutrition information to patients and families, ensuring comprehension
and re-educating as needed.
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Participates in discharge planning or patient care/case conferences; follows-up on
recommendations and care plans with team; coordinates and transitions care from
inpatient to outpatient or outpatient to inpatient services; participates and develops
pertinent nutrition related programs as needed.
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Provides for counseling of patients and/or their support network when special dietary
needs indicate that explanations and/or instructions are needed.
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Consults and works with community resources, professional organizations and other
agencies in implementing care plans.
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Documents nutrition information in the electronic medical record. Maintains all records
and reports.
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Participates as a member of the healthcare team and acts as liaison between patients,
families and the clinical team to ensure quality customer service.
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Assists with developing, updating, and revising of nutritional educational materials,
including annual review of dietary manual. Develops and presents health education and
promotion programs, including training workshops, conferences, and community
presentations.
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Attends and participates in staffing, department and hospital-wide meetings
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Minimum Requirements: |
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition or food service administration, completion of American Dietetic Association approved dietetic education program. Licenses in Dietitian in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.
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Special Instructions to Applicants: |
This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.
Background Check is Required.
To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.
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The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
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