Clinical Dietitian REMOTE

REMOTE Clinical Dietitian II

Vasicek Cancer Center, Temple, TX

The Clinical Dietitian II provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments and develops care plans. Conducts educational and in-service training programs. Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and case conferences.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub. The following benefits may be included:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Conducts patient nutrition assessments for low and high acuity patients, including both inpatient and outpatient care. Utilizes assessment techniques considering age-specific needs and cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
• Provides timely documentation summarizing the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals.
• Assesses educational needs and identifies barriers to learning. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, considering necessary teaching method adaptations. Educates both low and high acuity patients within practice scope. Facilitates education to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in the Food and Nutrition Department, if applicable.
• Evaluates achievement of learning targets by the patient and family. Provides follow-up based on the patient's treatment goals. Refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services, as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations to confirm a correct nutritional diagnosis and progress. Maintains safety and professional standards.
• Interacts with medical and food staff to ensure medical nutrition therapy conformance. Interacts effectively with teams to provide integrated patient care compatible with medical and nutritional goals.
• Runs team conferences and provides food and nutrition-related in-services to other medical staff as required.
• Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance by helping develop patient care criteria and examining actual care delivered.
• Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events.
• Assists in the development, research, and revision of facility policies.

• Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information.
• Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns.
• Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and instructions.
• Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player.
• Ability to adjust communication style for different audiences. Caring listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful. Ability to calm upset patients with a composed and professional demeanor.
• Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's
• Experience:
  
  2 Years

• Registered Dietitians (RD)