DIETICIAN

UHS•Arlington, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Millwood Hospital, a UHS affiliated hospital, is a 134-bed mental health facility providing inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Since 1971, Millwood has offered comprehensive care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Located in Arlington, TX, the hospital is Joint Commission accredited and part of Universal Health Services, Inc. The Dietitian role is PRN and involves approving menus, performing nutritional assessments, and counseling patients and families on dietary plans. This position also monitors performance improvement plans for the Dietary Services department and contributes to patient care plans regarding nutritional needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree required
Minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility
Concentration in nutritional assessment and planning preferred
State licensure required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Registration with the American Dietetic Association preferred

Responsibilities

Consult with patient and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
Coordinate Dietary Services Department within The Joint Commission standards for food service and assist Food Service Director as needed.
Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
Monitor and document patients care in regard to therapeutic diets.
May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.
Review patients' charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
Perform nutritional assessments in a timely manner.
Plan and execute monthly in-services for dietary and food service employees.
Conduct monthly inspections of the Dietary Services Department.
Provide guidance to Food Service Director and other food service staff as needed.
Consider the implications of the aging process in the provision of nutrition.
Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
Communicate patient special nutritional needs to the Food Service Supervisor in a timely fashion.
May inspect meal assembly to ensure trays conform to prescribed diet and meet standards.
Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.