Baptist Health South Florida is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence.

Our mission, vision, and values make us who we are at Baptist Health and are at the center of everything we do. At Baptist Health, we positively impact the human experience for patients, employees, and physicians. Our success comes from a culture of quality and dedication that is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family.

This year, and for 24 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, based on employee feedback. We’ve also been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies and People Magazine included us in 50 Companies That Care. Based on the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, with its hospitals and institutes earning 45 high-performing honors.

But really, the reason we’re excited to come to work is the people.

Working together, we form personal connections with our colleagues that are stronger than most of us have experienced at other jobs. We develop caring relationships with our patients and their families that go beyond just delivering healthcare. After all, we know what it’s like to be in their shoes. Many of us have been patients here and have had family members as patients here. We’re committed to delivering quality care in the most compassionate way possible because we feel a personal stake in the outcomes. When it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.

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 MCI patients, family and caregivers. Estimated salary range for this position is $57630.42 - $74919.55 / year depending on experience.

Qualifications:

 Three years of experience is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or a similar degree is required. Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration, and Florida State Licensure (LD/N) is required. Certified in oncology nutrition (CSO) or to obtain within one year of employment. If not certified at the time of hiring, a master's 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 is required. Excellent communication skills with solid writing abilities, critical thinking, public speaking, computer skills and service excellence. This position requires high self-initiation, exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum Required Experience: 3 years.

EOE