Clinical Dietitian

Midland Health • Midland, TX

19d

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients, including patients requiring artificial nutrition support. The role implements and monitors Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions and educates patients about therapeutic diets and home nutrition support regimens. The Clinical Dietitian follows HIPAA policies, participates in scheduled interdisciplinary meetings, supports patient satisfaction, and implements business practices that uphold Midland Memorial Hospital’s mission and core values while contributing to nutrition-services revenue and operating profit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition or a related field.
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or registration eligible with proof of internship completion.
• Licensed in the State of Texas or able to obtain Texas licensure within one year of hire.
• No experience is required for the position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, speak, and hear; clinical staff lifting is limited to 35 pounds, with assisted-lift equipment or help from another person required for heavier lifts.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments for high-, moderate-, and low-risk patients, including patients requiring artificial nutrition support.
• Implement and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions.
• Educate patients about therapeutic diets and home nutrition support regimens.
• Attend and participate in scheduled interdisciplinary meetings.
• Help ensure patient satisfaction levels are met.
• Follow HIPAA policies.
• Implement business practices that uphold the hospital’s mission and core values and contribute to nutrition-services revenue and operating profit.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available: up to $10,000 for candidates with no experience who are registered and licensed in Texas; up to $45,000 for candidates with at least two years of experience. Bonus is limited to new hires and is subject to stated exclusions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time