Clinical Dietitian

Harlingen Medical Center•Harlingen, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian evaluates patients’ dietary needs based on their medical conditions, laboratory results, and health history. The dietitian develops individualized meal plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, and address specific conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition. The role includes monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and helping patients meet nutritional goals. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans. The dietitian educates patients and their families about nutrition, special diets, and meal planning after discharge, and ensures meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards. The position also involves nutrition support related to tube feedings and total parenteral nutrition (TPN).

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credential required.
Nutrition experience and nutrition support related to tube feedings and total parenteral nutrition (TPN).

Nice To Haves

One year of healthcare experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ dietary needs based on medical conditions, laboratory results, and health history.
Develop individualized meal plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, and address conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition.
Track patient progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and help ensure nutritional goals are met.
Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to incorporate nutrition into patient care plans.
Educate patients and families about nutrition, special diets, and post-discharge meal planning.
Ensure meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards.
Provide nutrition support related to tube feedings and total parenteral nutrition (TPN).