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HCA Houston N Cypress•Cypress, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian conducts nutrition screening and assessment, develops individualized nutrition plans, and provides medical nutrition therapy to patients across different age groups and health conditions. The position is based on the first floor in Cypress, Texas, at a 217-bed facility with a team of three dietitians. Three dietitians work daily on the day shift, with a patient ratio of 1:75. Saturday on-call coverage rotates among staff; there is no Sunday coverage. The role uses a laptop, iMobile, and Meditech Expanse electronic medical records. Required attire is navy blue scrubs or business casual.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent.
Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensed Dietitian in Texas.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of hospital clinical nutrition experience.
Experience with nutrition support.
Strong work ethic.
Team player.

Responsibilities

Conduct timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with organizational policies.
Perform nutrition-focused physical exams on patients at nutritional risk.
Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria.
Evaluate the nutritional needs of patients across various age groups and health conditions.
Develop and implement individualized nutritional plans of care.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score on audits.
Adhere to nutrition care guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based nutrition care practices.
Integrate the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.
Participate in rotating Saturday on-call responsibilities; no Sunday coverage is required.