Registered Dietitian

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Registered Dietitian Location Weston Facility Florida Weston Hospital Department DDSI Nutrition-Digestive Disease Institute Job Code Q0501F Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000* Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Registered Dietitian, you will provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education and counseling to patients while collaborating with other health disciplines and departments to optimize nutrition care and the overall patient experience. You will also conduct specialized visits depending on a patient’s diagnosis, including in the Bariatric Metabolic Institute (BMI) and Weight Management Clinic, as well as the oncology center, executive health, transplant and endocrinology departments, focusing on the specific needs of each patient population and playing a key role in optimizing nutritional care and supporting patients throughout their wellness journey. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy for an assigned patient population. Provide counseling and education services to patients with disease processes that require nutritional management. Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow-up system and maintain documentation. Write changes for diet orders, initiate nutrient intake assessments, assess patients for signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies, evaluate appropriate fluid and electrolytes, review laboratory and clinical progress notes, inform physicians of patients' nutritional status and need for changes in diet, enteral or parenteral feeding, and develop care plans, documentation and reassessments. Develop and contribute to Cleveland Clinic sponsored education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers and the public. Create and revise education materials related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy. Participate in program development designed to market and expand departmental services and revenue generation. Market services to potential and current referral sources and develop and implement services in response to client's needs and wants. Support the dietetic internship program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor. Complete reports for ongoing productivity tracking. Participate in professional growth activities and attend and contribute to conferences and seminars on nutrition and related topics. Conduct clinical research. Comply with all regulatory organizations, including CMS, JCAO and ADA, and policies and procedures of the department and Cleveland Clinic. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a closely related field Maintain current licensure to practice Dietetics in the current state (LD) Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in clinical nutrition OR successful completion of a Dietetic Internship Program Physical Requirements: Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry. Must have physical ability to measure and weigh patients. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.