Clinical Dietitian

Job Title

Nutritional Assessment and Meal Planning Specialist

Shift's Available:
Weekends

Employment Type:

Per Diem

Location:

Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history

Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition

Track patients' progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met

Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans

Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planning

Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong understanding of medical nutrition therapy (MNT)

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Ability to educate and motivate patients and families on healthy eating habits

Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare

Per Diem

Variable

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