Dietitian, Lead Clinical - PRN

OakBend Medical Center • Richmond, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Lead Clinical Dietitian, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for coordinating patient Medical Nutrition Therapy to ensure high quality food service and nutritional care is provided to the patients. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific needs. In accordance with TJC, local, state and federal agency standards, completes Screenings, Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment, Care Plans, Nutrition Education and Re-assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for patients with complex medical needs. Participates in interdisciplinary care planning, including team meetings. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy Counseling Services to out-patients and families with complex medical needs. Provides in-service training to employees. Participates in Departmental Quality Improvement activities. Preceptor for Dietetic Interns and HOSA students. Provides Community Presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science with a major in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of Internship through a program approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Three to five years clinical nutrition experience in a hospital required.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian.
• Texas Licensed Dietitian (Must obtain Texas Licensed Dietitian within 6 months of employment.)
• Computer literate.
• Excellent communication and counseling skills.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Ability to also communicate in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient Medical Nutrition Therapy to ensure high quality food service and nutritional care.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan to identify age-specific patient and family requirements.
• Complete Screenings, Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment, Care Plans, Nutrition Education and Re-assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for patients with complex medical needs, in accordance with TJC, local, state and federal agency standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, including team meetings.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy Counseling Services to out-patients and families with complex medical needs.
• Provide in-service training to employees.
• Participate in Departmental Quality Improvement activities.
• Serve as Preceptor for Dietetic Interns and HOSA students.
• Provide Community Presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level