Clinical Dietitian III

Clinical Dietitian III

The Clinical Dietitian III provides advanced medical nutrition therapy and education, serving as a leader within the interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. This role prioritizes patient care based on nutritional risk and supports Harris Health's mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The Clinical Dietitian III documents care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), ensures regulatory compliance, contributes to department and system initiatives, trains new staff and interns, and serves as a leader within the department.

In addition, this role leads departmental initiatives, including quality improvement projects, presentations, and educational in-services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degrees:
  Masters of Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition
• Licenses & Certification:
  Registered Dietitian prior to hire Licensed Dietitian (LD) State of Texas within 60 days of hire Eligible certifications:
  Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RDN-AP), Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR);
  Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM);
  Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO);
  Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP);
  Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC);
  Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC);
  Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM).
• Work Experience:
  
  Four (4) years experience in Dietetics/Nutrition
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact/Public Speaking);
  Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking) Writing /Correspondence Writing /Reports Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Spanish preferred
• Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel
• Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
  Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical
• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekends, Holidays, Flexible
• Equipment Operated:
  Culinary equipment related to food demonstration; calculator; weight scale
• Other Requirements:
  All required nutrition competencies need to be completed within 90 days of hire. BLS may be required PhD in a nutrition-related field may count for two years of experience.