DIETITIAN I (New Grads are Welcome)

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Dietitian I, and new graduates are welcome to apply. The role involves utilizing the Nutrition Care Process to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to assigned patient populations. It emphasizes teamwork, flexibility in scheduling, and effective collaboration with peers to ensure essential shifts are covered. The position also promotes safe and effective care through communication and High Reliability Organization (HRO) strategies, and fosters Quality in Practice through systematic measurement of outcomes and continuous improvement. Maintaining competence through ongoing self-evaluation and study is also a key aspect of the role. Texas Health Southwest is a 261-bed, full-service hospital serving the southwest Fort Worth area, offering a wide range of specialties and recognized for its quality of care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or related area required.
RD - Registered Dietitian 6 Months required
LD - Licensed Dietitian 6 Months required.

Nice To Haves

1 Year health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes each step of the Nutrition Care Process effectively and efficiently to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to assigned patient populations.
Promotes teamwork and supports organizational goals by demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and shift assignments. When indicated, willingly takes on work to even out case load or meet schedule deadlines.
Effectively collaborates with peers so that essential shifts are covered.
Promotes safe and effective care through effective communication and workflow practices, including the use of THR specific and High Reliability Organization (HRO) communication and safety strategies.
Promotes Quality in Practice through systematic measurement of outcomes, regular performance evaluations, and continuous improvement.
Maintains competence through ongoing self-evaluation and study aimed at identifying and closing relevant professional knowledge and/or performance gap.