Dietitian
About The Position
Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas is seeking a compassionate PRN Dietitian to support the nutritional health and recovery of pediatric patients with complex medical, neurological, and behavioral needs. The hospital provides specialized inpatient rehabilitation and medical care for children and adolescents. The Dietitian assesses, plans, implements, and monitors individualized nutritional care in accordance with physician orders, clinical standards, and regulatory guidelines. The role ensures nutritional adequacy of patient menus, provides education to patients and families, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support recovery and well-being. The Dietitian provides individualized nutrition interventions for children with complex medical and developmental needs, including feeding difficulties, failure to thrive, selective eating behaviors, and digestive concerns. The role also contributes to care planning, clinical documentation, staff education, departmental policies and procedures, committees, performance improvement, and budget-conscious nutritional practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of clinical dietitian experience.
- Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) credential in the State of Texas.
- Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Pediatric clinical experience.
- Experience working with medically complex pediatric patients, rehabilitation populations, or feeding challenges.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and ongoing monitoring in accordance with DNV guidelines and facility standards.
- Assess each patient's nutritional status and establish individualized nutritional goals within 72 hours of admission.
- Develop, evaluate, and approve patient menus, including therapeutic and modified diets.
- Monitor patient weight, nutritional intake, and progress toward established goals.
- Evaluate laboratory findings and recommend appropriate nutritional interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to address nutritional concerns and optimize patient outcomes.
- Recommend and monitor nutritional measurements, including calorie counts and relevant laboratory indicators.
- Provide individualized nutritional interventions for pediatric patients with complex medical and developmental needs.
- Support children experiencing feeding difficulties, failure to thrive, selective eating behaviors, and digestive concerns.
- Develop flexible approaches to improve nutritional intake and promote healthy eating habits.
- Educate patients and families on nutritional needs, therapeutic diets, and dietary management following discharge.
- Educate patients and families about food and medication interactions when applicable.
- Conduct nutrition-related in-service training for dietary, nursing, and other clinical departments.
- Serve as a nutritional resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and treatment planning.
- Communicate nutritional assessments, recommendations, and changes in patient status to appropriate clinical team members.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in assigned committees and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
- Support departmental budget management and cost-effective nutritional practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
