Clinical Dietitian - PRN - Varies

Overview

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• Under the general supervision of the Lead Clinical Dietitian, coordinate patient Medical Nutrition Therapy to ensure high quality food service and nutritional care for patients.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs.
• In accordance with TJC, local, state, and federal agency standards, complete Screenings, Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment, Care Plans, Nutrition Education and Re-assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for patients with complex medical needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, including team meetings.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy Counseling Services to outpatients and families with complex medical needs.
• Provide in-service training to employees.
• Participate in Departmental Quality Improvement activities.
• Preceptor for Dietetic Interns and HOSA students.
• Provide Community Presentations.

• MINIMUM EDUCATION:
  
  Bachelor of Science with a major in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university. Completion of Internship through a program approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  One-year clinical nutrition experience in a hospital preferred.
• Required
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Registered Dietitian Eligible must successfully complete requirements for Registered Dietitian within 6 months of employment. Texas Licensed Dietitian (Must obtain Texas Licensed Dietitian within 6 months of employment). Serv Safe Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  Computer literate; excellent communication and counseling skills; ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.

The required hours of work will be scheduled by the hospital. Weekend, holidays, additional hours and flexing of hours will be required.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care