Dietitian - Part Time - $8,000 Sign-on Bonus

Nexus Health Systems•Shenandoah, TX

About The Position

Nexus Children's Hospital – Shenandoah is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support the nutritional health of patients across the hospital, including children with complex medical and behavioral needs. The Dietitian works alongside physicians, nurses, therapists, and other clinical professionals to develop individualized nutrition plans that support healing, recovery, and wellness. This is described as a PRN opportunity in a multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
At least one year of clinical dietitian experience.
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas.
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Pediatric or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and ongoing monitoring in accordance with DNV standards.
Develop individualized nutrition care plans within 72 hours of admission.
Evaluate and approve patient menus, therapeutic diets, and nutritional modifications.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary treatment team to optimize patient outcomes.
Participate in treatment team meetings, patient care conferences, and hospital committees.
Educate patients and families about nutrition, therapeutic diets, and food-drug interactions.
Provide nutrition education and in-service training for nursing and dietary staff.
Monitor patient progress using laboratory values, weight trends, calorie counts, and other nutritional indicators.
Develop nutritional strategies for children with feeding difficulties, failure to thrive, gastrointestinal disorders, and other specialized dietary needs.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Assist with performance improvement initiatives, policy development, and quality enhancement projects.
Support patients' nutritional needs throughout the hospital while complying with regulatory and accreditation standards.