Clinical Dietitian
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian I (CD I) provides evidenced-based nutrition care to patients/families using practices skill which satisfy the needs/concerns of assigned patients. The CD 1 can formulate and implement an individualized nutrition care plan using current medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and works/collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary team, within Cook Childrens Health Care System (CCHCS). The CD 1 contributes to nutrition care decisions that lead to positive outcomes and is an effective educator, to patient, family/caregivers, and staff. The CD I addresses routine problems in the work environment by providing assistance or referring these to other, more experienced team members. The CD I prioritizes workload, delivers nutrition care to assigned patients, and discusses/assists/advocates for the nutritional care needs of the patient/family. Ability to manage daily workload, identify routine problems in the work area, and solve problems with advance/assistance from other is required. Provides professional guidance to in/outpatients, staff, outside agencies, students, and the community while maintaining patient confidentiality and honoring patient rights. This position receives oversight by the Clinical Nutrition Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor (required) or Master (preferred) of Science.
- 0-2 years of experience required.
- Must be registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed by the State of Texas within six months of hire date.
- Heart Saver CPR certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- BLS CPR preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides evidenced-based nutrition care to patients/families
- Formulate and implement an individualized nutrition care plan using current medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
- Works/collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Contributes to nutrition care decisions that lead to positive outcomes
- Effective educator, to patient, family/caregivers, and staff
- Addresses routine problems in the work environment by providing assistance or referring these to other, more experienced team members
- Prioritizes workload, delivers nutrition care to assigned patients, and discusses/assists/advocates for the nutritional care needs of the patient/family
- Provides professional guidance to in/outpatients, staff, outside agencies, students, and the community while maintaining patient confidentiality and honoring patient rights
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
