Clinical Dietitian, FL PACE Centers

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast.

We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs.

We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding.

Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community's seniors and their families.

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian Job Summary Provides nutrition care to Florida PACE Centers participants in all care settings.

Essential Job Functions * Responsible for providing nutrition education to participants and caregivers as ordered by physician or requested by nursing or other disciplines * Responsible for performing nutritional assessments and periodic reassessments as indicated by need and FPC standards * Participates in care planning for initiation, progression, and maintenance of participants receiving tube feedings, TPN and PPN * Attends multi-disciplinary team conferences for FPC participants * Provides nutrition education to staff and community as indicated * Works collaboratively with other care disciplines in development of the team plan of care Job Requirements Education: * BS or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or dietetics Experience: * One year experience working with the frail elderly population Licenses/Certifications: * Current Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist license * ADA registered or Registered Dietitian eligible Abilities Required * Requires ability to teach, analytical thinking and ability to provide care to geriatric participants Functional Demands Environment Work Conditions: * Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation Infectious Material Exposure: * Possible exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues Organizational Expectations * Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to * Demonstrates professionalism and accountability * Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests * Demonstrates excellent communication skills * Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information * Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication * Able to speak, read and write English * Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job * Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values * Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines * Maintains a safe working environment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived.

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We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

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