Clinical Dietitian
Prime Healthcare•Mesquite, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian will be responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing individualized meal plans, and educating patients and their families on proper nutrition. This role involves close collaboration with other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans and ensuring that prepared meals align with prescribed diets and safety standards.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Full benefits at Prime Healthcare
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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