Entry Level Watson Clinic Rn Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities spanning Florida's east and west coasts, Central Alabama, and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our more than 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families, and communities we serve.

Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond.

Opening in Summer 2026, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is a state-of-the-art, seven-story, 550,000-square-foot hospital that will serve as a vital healthcare hub featuring:

• More than 300 inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds
• 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites
• Dedicated labor and delivery services, including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) opening shortly after the hospital's debut
• Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services
• Advanced surgical procedures

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as a member of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.

At Orlando Health, we are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Eligible benefits may include:

• Benefits beginning on Day 1 for eligible team members
• Career development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and debt-free education programs through our Preferred Education Program
• Back-up childcare and elder care resources
• Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
• Employee wellness and well-being programs
• Retirement savings options
• And more!

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy to patients across a variety of clinical settings. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members, the Registered Dietitian develops individualized nutrition care plans that support optimal patient outcomes and promote overall health and wellness.

Schedule: This is a part-time position consisting of three (3) 8-hour shifts per week, with scheduled shifts falling Monday through Saturday based on department needs.

• Writes orders per policy.
• Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious,
and ethnic requests/preferences.
• Develops, implements, and documents the nutritional care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs considering
nutrition status and disease state requirements.
• Demonstrates the necessary competency level to assess patient’s nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan.
• Demonstrates evidenced-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition-related care of patients.
• Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record documentation system. Participates
in physician and health care team interdisciplinary rounds, as applicable.
• The Registered Dietitian is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements, and
commitment to excellence.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Represents Orlando Health through outside speaking engagements to the community and/or media events as assigned.
• Represents Clinical Nutrition Department as a participant on task force or committee as assigned.

Education/Training
Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission
on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Licensure/Certification
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must maintain licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida

Education/Training
Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission
on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Licensure/Certification
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must maintain licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida