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It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The Per Diem Dietitian is responsible for the assessment and implementation of a plan for dietary counseling of identified hospice patients as requested by clinical staff. Plans food and nutrition program for Hospice Houses.Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or food service systems management or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Dietitian • Registered Dietitian from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association) • Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Ability to travel to off-site locations • Professional attitude with good leadership skills • Ability to work unsupervised in the field, exercising a high degree of discretion and independent judgment • Well developed interpersonal skills: ability to problem solve with staff, while maintaining excellent working relationships • Able to communicate clearly in English Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients • Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices • Observe Company health, safety and security practices • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner • Participate pro-actively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level • Advance electronic media skills • Support Company research and educational activities • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally • Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position Job Responsibilities: • Assesses, plans, documents and provides dietary counseling for individual patients as requested by clinical staff. • Implements nutritional care plans based upon hospice philosophy and patient/family treatment goals. • Plans nutritionally balanced and appropriate menus for patients in the Hospice Houses, considering factors such as palatability, attractiveness, availability of food supplies, and budget implications. • Provides staff education on regulatory requirements of the dietary needs of patients, when requested. Provides other specific staff education, when requested. • Consults with physicians, managers and patient care nurses in order to coordinate specific patient’s medical and nutritional needs. • Consults with Hospice House managers regarding applicable inpatient unit sanitary and safety regulations. • Prepares and maintains required documentation for each assigned patient. Completes documentation in a timely manner and distributes to the appropriate parties. • Performs other duties as assigned.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

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