Dietitian, Inpatient - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian III supports inpatient Medical ICU and Medical IMU units at Memorial Hermann's Houston Medical Center. This full-time position has working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and rotating weekends. The role applies evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to evaluate and treat patients of all ages who are identified as having nutrition risk. Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, providing medical nutrition therapy, and delivering nutrition education. The Dietitian III works as a resource on a multidisciplinary team, shares expertise, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes in collaboration with physicians and other staff. The role also guides and assists Dietitians I and II, serves as a preceptor, and collaborates with management and dietitian staff to improve processes and apply best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or a related area; a master's degree is required if registration was obtained after January 1, 2024.
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensure with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
CPR certification (Heart Saver only) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Earn and maintain a specialty certification from one of the credentialing bodies and certifications listed in the job description.
Clinical nutrition experience: four years with a bachelor's degree, three years with a master's degree, or two years with a doctoral degree.
Strong competency in nutritional care and skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact positively with many types of people.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
After one year of employment, obtain the career ladder criteria required to maintain Level III classification.

Nice To Haves

CNSC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced medical nutrition therapy in the area of specialty in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Establish goals and priorities for patients’ nutrition care.
Conduct nutrition assessments.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans and continuously evaluate nutrition status.
Consult with the medical team on implementing and monitoring nutrition support regimens.
Formulate and provide advanced medical nutrition therapy appropriate to the age of the patient or population served.
Modify nutrition regimens to account for patients’ food preferences, tolerances, and cultural and religious preferences.
Document nutrition care plans in the medical record, including assessments, monitoring parameters, goals, recommendations, and expected or resultant outcomes.
Provide nutrition education and expertise to physicians and other healthcare providers.
Provide age-appropriate nutrition education to patients and families, considering religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds.
Direct the healthcare team in attaining positive nutrition outcomes and treatment goals for assigned patients.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including those concerning time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Maintain professional growth and development through required continuing education and skills competency, and support department goals.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.