Allied - 19348109

Mcw•Weatherford, TX

10d

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high-quality medical nutrition therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. The role integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice. The Clinical Dietitian assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements individualized plans of care, provides nutrition counseling, and monitors intervention outcomes. The position also supports dietetic interns, participates in committees and improvement or research initiatives, and serves as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
Must pass the Registration Examination for Dietitians within 3 months of hire.
Must be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation within 6 months of hire.
Maintain registration and licensure as a dietitian as a condition of employment.
Obtain 75 CEUs within a 5-year period to meet CDR professional portfolio requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose comprehensive medical record documentation using critical thinking.
Excellent reasoning, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with healthcare software, including Meditech and Computrition, and computer applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a diverse healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen and assess patients using the Division Screening and Assessment Policy.
Evaluate patients’ age-, acuity-, developmental-, and disease-specific nutritional needs.
Develop and implement individualized nutritional plans of care.
Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide tailored counseling to patients, families, and/or caregivers.
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor to dietetic interns.
Participate in department and/or hospital-wide committees, performance improvement projects, and research opportunities.
Act as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary team members.
Complete individualized training through orientation and ongoing competency assessment.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA standards.