Dietitian - The Woodlands
About The Position
The Dietitian I provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of all ages who are identified as having nutrition risk. The role assesses nutritional needs, delivers medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education, and works as a resource on a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. The Dietitian also provides guidance and assistance to less experienced staff. This position supports inpatient care at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. The stated shift hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the schedule includes Saturdays and on-call Sundays and after-hours coverage Monday through Friday, with weekend coverage rotated among staff.
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).
- License 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 certification within six months of hire.
- Completion of qualified professional experience required for the registered dietitian examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact positively with many types of people.
- Proficient competency in nutritional care and skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Establish nutrition-care goals, assess patients, develop individualized nutrition-care plans, and continually evaluate nutrition status.
- Provide age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients.
- Modify nutrition regimens based on food preferences, tolerances, and cultural or religious preferences.
- Document nutrition assessments, monitoring parameters, goals, recommendations, and care plans in the medical record.
- Provide age-appropriate nutrition education to patients and families, considering religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds.
- Coordinate cross-coverage and manage multiple demands simultaneously.
- Provide safe care to patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time management, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Model Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
